Eighth Amendment
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Isabella County, many other state and local governments and the Justice Department have pushed back hard against this argument, saying the Eighth Amendment doesn’t apply to penalties unrelated to crimes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026
They also claim their home’s forfeiture is an “excessive fine” barred by the Eighth Amendment.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026
The Eighth Amendment to the Constitution prohibits cruel and unusual punishment, including the denial of necessary medical care for inmates.
From Salon • Aug. 17, 2025
Kupers argued that it violates the Eighth Amendment as well.
From Slate • Oct. 20, 2024
In each case, the high court had cited the Eighth Amendment to the US Constitution, which bans “cruel and unusual” punishment.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
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