Supreme Court declines to determine constitutionality of 12-person juries for state felony cases, with Justice Gorsuch dissenting.

The Supreme Court declined to address the issue of whether 12-person juries are constitutionally required for state felony cases. Justice Neil Gorsuch dissented, arguing that the court should revisit the topic and expressing hope for future consideration. Six states, including Florida, allow six- or eight-member juries to decide felony cases, and defendants have argued that this practice violates the 6th Amendment.

May 28, 2024
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