A suspect is arrested and questioned by the police about possible involvement in a terrorism plot. Based on their interrogation, the police charge the suspect with terrorism. The suspect’s lawyer asks the judge to dismiss the charges because the police used torture on the suspect. What amendment gives the lawyer the ability to claim this?(1 point)
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the Fifth Amendment
the Fifth Amendment
the Eighth Amendment
the Eighth Amendment
the Sixth Amendment
the Sixth Amendment
the Third Amendment
the Third Amendment
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The lawyer would be able to claim this under the Eighth Amendment, which prohibits cruel and unusual punishment, including torture.
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