EPISODE · Feb 22, 2023
Episode 24 – The Eighth Amendment, Pt. 1 with Alex Reinert
from Unpacking 1619 - A Heights Libraries Podcast · host Heights Libraries
The eighth amendment of the U.S. Constitution states: “Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.” This episode kicks off a 3-part series that investigates this amendment, beginning with a conversation with Alex Reinert. He discusses his article, “Reconceptualizing the 8th Amendment: Slaves, prisoners, and ‘Cruel and […]
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The eighth amendment of the U.S. Constitution states: “Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.” This episode kicks off a 3-part series that investigates this amendment, beginning with a conversation with Alex Reinert. He discusses his article, “Reconceptualizing the 8th Amendment: Slaves, prisoners, and ‘Cruel and […]
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