Eighth Amendment

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




What It Means To Me:
Right to a reasonable bail and fine. Also the right to no cruel and unusual punishment.

Media:
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/24/us/24scotus.html?pagewanted=all


This article shows how prisons in California are so crowded that they are violating the 8th Amendment with cruel and unusual punishment.

Media:

This video shows pictures of cruel and unusual punishment.