Florida death row inmate's lawyers argue he shouldn't be executed because he's 'morbidly obese'Lawyers argue execution would be unconstitutional due to inmate's obesity and health issues complicating lethal injection.Florida Attorney General rejects appeal for inmate's execution relief citing lack of evidence.
Dementia & the Death PenaltyThe Supreme Court ruled on whether executing a prisoner with dementia violates the Eighth Amendment.
We The People: Cruel and Unusual PunishmentThe Eighth Amendment's definition of cruel and unusual punishment is evolving, influenced by societal norms and human rights considerations.
Indiana judge blocks law denying gender-affirming care to prisoners, ruling it's likely unconstitutionalFederal judge mandates gender-affirming surgery for transgender inmate, ruling that Indiana's ban likely violates the Eighth and Fourteenth Amendments.
Judge won't block Florida policy limiting gender-affirming care for trans prisonersFlorida judge rules against injunction on policy limiting gender-affirming care for incarcerated transgender individuals.
Indiana judge blocks law denying gender-affirming care to prisoners, ruling it's likely unconstitutionalFederal judge mandates gender-affirming surgery for transgender inmate, ruling that Indiana's ban likely violates the Eighth and Fourteenth Amendments.
Judge won't block Florida policy limiting gender-affirming care for trans prisonersFlorida judge rules against injunction on policy limiting gender-affirming care for incarcerated transgender individuals.
The Eighth Amendment is meant to protect against prisoner abuse. Less than 1% of cases succeed.The Eighth Amendment protection for prisoners is nearly impossible to enforce due to strict legal standards.
How Business Insider investigated the state of the Eighth AmendmentThe 1996 Prison Litigation Reform Act and subsequent court decisions have weakened Eighth Amendment protections against cruel and unusual punishments for prisoners.
The Eighth Amendment is meant to protect against prisoner abuse. Less than 1% of cases succeed.The Eighth Amendment protection for prisoners is nearly impossible to enforce due to strict legal standards.
How Business Insider investigated the state of the Eighth AmendmentThe 1996 Prison Litigation Reform Act and subsequent court decisions have weakened Eighth Amendment protections against cruel and unusual punishments for prisoners.
Even the breeze was hot': how incarcerated people survive extreme heat in prisonExtreme heat in prisons is a critical health crisis exacerbated by climate change, leading to increased mortality and psychological distress among inmates.
Florida wants feds to toss out prison heat case claiming inmate rights violations at Miami-Dade facilityFlorida corrections officials argue that the U.S. Constitution does not require comfortable prisons, seeking dismissal of a lawsuit over extreme heat conditions.
Georgia State Prisons have housed LGBTQ+ inmates in horrific conditions new DOJ report foundThe DOJ report condemns Georgia's prison conditions for violating the Eighth Amendment and highlights risks to LGBTI inmates. They face rampant violence and abuse.
Even the breeze was hot': how incarcerated people survive extreme heat in prisonExtreme heat in prisons is a critical health crisis exacerbated by climate change, leading to increased mortality and psychological distress among inmates.
Florida wants feds to toss out prison heat case claiming inmate rights violations at Miami-Dade facilityFlorida corrections officials argue that the U.S. Constitution does not require comfortable prisons, seeking dismissal of a lawsuit over extreme heat conditions.
Georgia State Prisons have housed LGBTQ+ inmates in horrific conditions new DOJ report foundThe DOJ report condemns Georgia's prison conditions for violating the Eighth Amendment and highlights risks to LGBTI inmates. They face rampant violence and abuse.
Trans inmate wins right to gender-affirming surgery despite state law banning it - LGBTQ NationIndiana judge rules that denying a trans woman inmate gender-affirming surgery violates her constitutional rights.
Side Projects - 99% InvisibleThe new miniseries 'Not Built for This' addresses climate change and systemic unpreparedness.Current events demonstrate a pattern of extreme political arguments lacking constitutional foundation.
Zisser: Local politicians must protect the civil liberties of unhoused people - San Jose SpotlightThe Supreme Court's decision in City of Grants Pass v. Johnson grants local authorities more power to clear homeless encampments without providing alternative housing, potentially risking civil liberties and dignity of unhoused individuals.
How a Supreme Court ruling led to Gavin Newsom's order on clearing California homeless campsCalifornia Governor ordered agencies to clear homeless encampments post-Supreme Court ruling allowing bans on public camping.Supreme Court verdict allowed state and local enforcement of laws against homeless camping.
LETTER: Do people have a right to camp on sidewalks?The U.S. Supreme Court is considering whether local ordinances prohibiting camping on public property violate the Eighth Amendment.
How a Supreme Court ruling led to Gavin Newsom's order on clearing California homeless campsCalifornia Governor ordered agencies to clear homeless encampments post-Supreme Court ruling allowing bans on public camping.Supreme Court verdict allowed state and local enforcement of laws against homeless camping.
LETTER: Do people have a right to camp on sidewalks?The U.S. Supreme Court is considering whether local ordinances prohibiting camping on public property violate the Eighth Amendment.