The term "cruel and unusual" was not defined at the time the Amendment was passed, but it was noted by the Supreme Court in 1848 that such punishments would include "drawing and quartering, emboweling alive, beheading, public dissecting, and burning alive," among other things. ... They also have a right of access to the courts to air these complaints. ... Inmates are entitled to a hearing if they are to be moved to a mental health facility. ... Once the inmate receives three "strikes," they can no longer file another lawsuit unless they pay the entire court filing fee up front. ... Prisoners c...

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Introduction & Background The United States of America was founded by what many consider the social elite of their time. This socially elite group which included George Washington our nations first President, James Madison, and Benjamin Franklin contributed to help create what is one of the most...

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