Jones v. Mississippi was a court case revolving around the eight amendment, specifically the imposition of life sentences for minors. Jones was a 15 year old when he committed his crime and was given life without parole. Previously it was said in another case, Miller v. Alabama, that minors could not be given life without parole. Jones's challenged his conviction claiming that it was a cruel and unusual punishment. He was denied by the supreme court. They stated that it was up to the states to determine whether or a not a life sentence is warranted.

This amendment could be controversial because it gives rights to the criminal. When it comes to extreme cases like war crimes or murder, it's hard not to be impartial to the criminal. Many people may see this as unfair to the victims, but Lady Liberty is supposed to be blind and impartial.

In this case, Musladin was on trial for a murder. During his court session, the front row was filled with family members of the victim. They were are wearing buttons that had images of the victim. This added a bias in the court and violated the 6th Amendment, for it didn't give the criminal an impartial jury.