The 8th Amendment: a Shield against the Harsh Edges of Justice
Words: 465 1615Picture this: a world where you could be thrown into jail with a bail set way higher than anyone could afford, or slapped with a fine that'd bankrupt you for jaywalking. Sounds pretty dystopian, right? Well, that's precisely the kind of scenario the 8th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution aims to prevent. This Amendment, part of the Bill of Rights, is like the justice system's conscience, whispering, "Let's keep things fair and humane, shall we?" First up, let's talk about […]