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Jamie Raskin: “The 8th amendment bans cruel and unusual punishment.”

Featuring: Jamie Raskin, Democratic | U.S. House Maryland, District 8

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Adam Schiff and Jamie Raskin Lead Bicameral Hearing on Rule of Law in America

Published | Video Starts at 06:46

We have an anti monarchical constitution. It forbids titles of nobility. It was so important to the framers. Congress cannot award or recognize titles of nobility. We've got an anti cruelty constitution. The 8th amendment bans cruel and unusual punishment. We've got an anti corruption constitution. It guarantees due process to everyone. It guarantees equal protection under the laws, as well as freedom of speech and freedom of the press … (06:46–06:50)

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Asserts that the Eighth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution prohibits cruel and unusual punishment.

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