Eighth Amendment

American  

noun

1. an amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1791 as part of the Bill of Rights, guaranteeing reasonable bail, fines, and punishment.

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Example Sentences

The Eighth Amendment to the Constitution prohibits cruel and unusual punishment, including the denial of necessary medical care for inmates.

From Salon

The court has prevented unhoused people from using the Eighth Amendment to challenge laws that punish them for sleeping outdoors.

From Slate

That alone should mean that shipping people there runs afoul of domestic laws and potentially the Eighth Amendment, if indeed the U.S. can be legally considered the jailer.

From Slate

Incarcerated individuals can sue if their rights have been violated under the Eighth Amendment, which prohibits cruel and unusual punishment.

From Slate

Kupers argued that it violates the Eighth Amendment as well.

From Slate