EIGHTH AMENDMENT - What types of punishments has the Supreme Court struck down as cruel and unusual?

Asked by bookragstutor 12 years ago 12/6/2012 9:59 AM

Last updated by Jill W 4 years ago 10/17/2020 11:44 AM

Answered by Jill W 4 years ago 10/17/2020 11:44 AM

• firing squad

• waterboarding

• branding/ burning

• drawing and quartering

• taking away a person's U.S. citizenship