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The Unconstitutionality of Excessive Bail Under the Eighth Amendment

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The Eighth Amendment's Excessive Bail Clause applies to the states through the Fourteenth Amendment and has been interpreted to allow detention without bail if a judge concludes that no conditions can ensure the safety of the community or the defendant's appearance in court.

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Why can an American accused of a crime be held in jail without a trial simply because they cannot afford bail?