Cruel and Unusual Punishment: Constitutional Protections
The Eighth Amendment to the United States Constitution prohibits the infliction of cruel and unusual punishment, a fundamental protection that has shaped the American criminal justice system since its ratification. This constitutional safeguard serves as a cornerstone of individual rights, limiting the government’s power to impose excessive or inhumane penalties on those convicted of crimes. […]
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