All persons are entitled to a speedy disposition of their cases in judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies.
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No person shall be forced to testify or serve as a witness against themselves in any matter.
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No individual shall be detained solely because of their political beliefs or aspirations.
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Involuntary servitude is prohibited except as punishment for a crime after a valid conviction.
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Excessive fines and cruel, degrading, or inhuman punishments are strictly prohibited by the Constitution.
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Death penalty is prohibited unless Congress provides for it regarding compelling reasons and heinous crimes.
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Physical or psychological punishment and subhuman conditions for prisoners are illegal and must be addressed.
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No person shall suffer imprisonment for failing to pay a debt or a poll tax.
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No person can be prosecuted twice for the same offense or act punished by law and ordinance.
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The accused has the right to face witnesses and use compulsory process to produce evidence and witnesses.
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