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The New York Times1 年
Eighth Amendment Features in Supreme Court Case on Homelessness
A group of homeless plaintiffs argue that local laws aimed at banning sleeping outside violated their constitutional rights. The city claims that’s not what the Eighth Amendment means.
Newsweek7 年
Ireland Abortion Vote: Referendum on 'Right to Life' Is More Divisive Than Same-sex ...
Irish citizens could repeal the anti-abortion eighth amendment of the constitution on May 25.
BBC6 年
Eighth Amendment repealed as Irish President signs bill into law - BBC
The Eighth Amendment which effectively banned abortion in the Republic of Ireland has been formally repealed. Irish President Michael D Higgins signed the abortion referendum bill into law on Tuesday.
The Boston Globe1 年
Supreme Court should address racial disparities in legal system - The Boston Globe
An Antisubordination Eighth Amendment is a possible solution that would require courts to strictly scrutinize racially disparate punishments on the basis that they are unusual in application.
Tennessean1 年
Civics lessons: Eighth Amendment applies to states like Tennessee
Respect the American flag. Stop playing political games with our national symbol. The case of Timbs v.Indiana was decided on Feb. 20, 2019. The case involved the forfeiture of a high-priced ...
BBC6 年
Eighth Amendment repealed as Irish President signs bill into law
The Eighth Amendment which effectively banned abortion in the Republic of Ireland has been formally repealed. Irish President Michael D Higgins signed the abortion referendum bill into law on Tuesday.