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United States Constitution Amendment 8 |
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§ 1 ¶ 1
Excessive bail shall not be required nor excessive fines imposed,
nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
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Passed by Congress September 25, 1789
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Ratified December 15, 1791
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