We the People: Cruel and Unusual Punishment
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A Firing Squad Dilemma
This chapter analyzes the legal challenges surrounding Wallace Wilkerson's execution by firing squad, focusing on the Supreme Court's interpretation of the Eighth Amendment's prohibition against cruel and unusual punishment. It contextualizes historical punitive practices and examines current debates on execution methods, public perception, and the implications of legal interpretations.
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