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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.

[ 1 ]      Passed by Congress September 25, 1789
[ 2 ]      Ratified December 15, 1791

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