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Weems v. United States 217 U.S. 349 (1910) was a decision of the United States Supreme Court. It is primarily notable as it pertains to the prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment. It is cited concerning the political and legal relationship between the United States and the Philippines which at that time was considered a U.S. colony (see Philippine-American War for more information).