The United States Supreme Court held that the use of lethal injection violates the constitution if ______.

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The Supreme Court has held that the use of lethal injection violates the Constitution if it is deliberately intended to inflict pain. This is based on the Eighth Amendment's prohibition against cruel and unusual punishment. The Court has not deemed lethal injection unconstitutional per se, nor has it required a specific drug combination, the administration by a board-certified physician, or a completely painless execution.

The United States Supreme Court Held That the Use of Lethal