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Cruel and unusual punishment is not a crime. The constitution protects Americans from cruel and unusual punishment from the state.
The 8th amendment
The 8th Amendment prohibits excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment.
Punishment Cruel and Unusual - 2001 was released on:
USA: 14 November 2001
Overcrowding in prisons definitely is considered to be cruel and unusual punishment. This is not safe and definitely not humane.