In 1789 12 people were arrested and charged with violating the Smith act each person received a different bail amount ranging from $2,500 to $100,000. The Supreme Court saw it unfit for a bail amount to be that high based on the Eighth Amendment.

About 3 years ago my great Uncle Joe was in prison and I went to see him. He told me that he was in a very bad condition and that the prison wouldn't give him the proper medical attention that he needed. As soon as I heard that I left and went home to tell my parents. My parents found someone to tell and my uncle was treated and was let out of prison about a year later.