Cruel and unusual. Defining what that means has been a matter of opinion since it was written 230+ years ago.
The United States Constitution protects an individual against punishments which are deemed to be "cruel and unusual." This protection is included in the 8th Amendment to the Constitution and has been interpreted to include prohibition against torture and certain forms of capital punishment.
"Cruel and unusual", such as branding or maiming.
The 8th amendment prohibits cruel or unusual punishments.
The first 10 amendments to the Constitution -- known as the Bill of Rights.
The Eighth Amendment (Amendment VIII) states:"Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted"
The constitution protects against arbitrary arrest and imprisonment that was suspended by Lincoln
The 8th amendment prohibits cruel or unusual punishments.
5th
The Third Amendment of the United States Constitution protects against the quartering of soldiers in civilian homes.
There is no amendment in the US Constitution which protects you against ACCUSATIONS. However, you are granted the right against 'self incrimination' by the 5th Amendment.
The amendments to the Constitution that protect individual freedoms include the First Amendment, which guarantees freedom of speech, religion, and the press; the Fourth Amendment, which protects against unreasonable searches and seizures; the Fifth Amendment, which ensures due process and protection against self-incrimination; and the Fourteenth Amendment, which guarantees equal protection under the law.
Self incrimination and illegal search and seizure are two of the things.