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THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 2003

The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld California's tough "three strikes" sentencing law.

In two separate 5-4 decisions, the majority said the law does not violate the constitutional prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment. One repeat offender was sentenced to 25 years in prison for stealing three golf clubs.

The cases prompted a flurry of opinions from several members of the court.

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California's '3-Strikes' Law Upheld (The Washington Post 3/6)
Justices Uphold Long Prison Terms in Repeat Crimes (The New York Times 3/6)
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Get the Decisions:
LOCKYER V. ANDRADE (01-1127) | EWING V. CALIFORNIA (01-6978)

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