Eighth Amendment to the United States Constitution

Amendment VIII (the Eighth Amendment) of the United States Constitution, which is part of the U.S. Bill of Rights, prohibits excessive bail or fines, as well as cruel and unusual punishment. The phrases employed are taken from the English Bill of Rights.

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Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.

Related Topics:
Bail - Cruel and unusual punishment

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