<description>&lt;div&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Josh Blackman&lt;/strong&gt; examines the &lt;em&gt;Atkins v. Virginia&lt;/em&gt; ruling, which prohibits executing individuals with low IQs. He highlights the subjectivity of IQ tests and the lack of constitutional basis for such standards. &lt;strong&gt;Blackman&lt;/strong&gt; notes that defendants now have incentives to intentionally fail these tests to avoid the death penalty in federal court. (14)&lt;br&gt;1937&lt;/div&gt;</description>

The John Batchelor Show

John Batchelor

S8 Ep987: Josh Blackman examines the Atkins v. Virginia ruling, which prohibits executing individuals with low IQs. He highlights the subjectivity of IQ tests and the lack of constitutional basis for such standards. Blackman notes that defendants now have incentive

JUN 10, 20265 MIN
The John Batchelor Show

S8 Ep987: Josh Blackman examines the Atkins v. Virginia ruling, which prohibits executing individuals with low IQs. He highlights the subjectivity of IQ tests and the lack of constitutional basis for such standards. Blackman notes that defendants now have incentive

JUN 10, 20265 MIN

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<div> <strong>Josh Blackman</strong> examines the <em>Atkins v. Virginia</em> ruling, which prohibits executing individuals with low IQs. He highlights the subjectivity of IQ tests and the lack of constitutional basis for such standards. <strong>Blackman</strong> notes that defendants now have incentives to intentionally fail these tests to avoid the death penalty in federal court. (14)<br>1937</div>