The Hubris and Hackery of Aileen Cannon
Strict Scrutiny
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Judicial Limits on Punishment Severity
The far-right wing of the judiciary poses a significant threat by selectively intervening in cases of punishment, only addressing what they deem as cruel and unusual, such as extreme forms of torture. However, if a punishment is considered permissible under the law, the courts are unlikely to challenge the severity or conditions of that punishment, indicating a limited scope of judicial review regarding humane treatment in the justice system.
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