Eighth Amendment to the United States Constitution
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The Eighth Amendment (Amendment VIII) to the United States Constitution prohibits the federal government from imposing excessive bail, excessive fines, or cruel and unusual punishments. This amendment was adopted on December 15, 1791, along with the rest of the United States Bill of Rights.
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See also
- United States constitutional criminal procedure
- Capital punishment in the United States
- Crimes against humanity
- Medical care and safety of inmates
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