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Many states use a lethal injection system for execution of convicted killers. California is one of those states. What issues are raised when an inmate facing lethal injection contends that the method is unconstitutional because the procedure causes unusual pain and suffering? How should they be resolved?

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A variety of protocol is used, when conducting lethal injection. There are a lot of issues that are raised when it comes lethal injection. Some argue that it is unconstitutional.  Death row inmates have raised the issue that legal injection is unconstitutional and that it causes a lot of pain which is in violation of the 8th amendment of the constitution.  The inmates claim that it…
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