Eighth Amendment, cruel and unusual punishment, excessive bail, excessive fines, Bill of Rights, prisoner rights, capital punishment, Constitution, civil liberties, criminal justice

Understanding the Eighth Amendment The Eighth Amendment is one of the ten amendments that make up the Bill of Rights in the United States Constitution. Ratified in 1791, this important amendment protects people from extreme or unfair treatment by the government, especially within the criminal justice system. The amendment states: “Excessive bail shall not be […]