Law and Politics

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The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that in order for prisoners to have access to the courts, prison ... Started by jon_i	3 Replies 42 Views	Sep 30, 2019 by ryansturges
Segregation of races in prisons and jails is unconstitutional even if prison officials are acting in ... Started by LCritchfi	1 Replies 18 Views	Sep 30, 2019 by dpost18
All civil rights held by Americans are enumerated in the U.S. Constitution. Started by craiczarry	3 Replies 20 Views	Sep 30, 2019 by nhea
When disciplining prisoners, prison officials must follow the same procedures as found in criminal court. Started by Yolanda	1 Replies 23 Views	Sep 30, 2019 by zogaridan
Inmate Jones believes he is being treated differently by prison officials when compared with his ... Started by charchew	3 Replies 29 Views	Sep 30, 2019 by sarajane1989
Cruel and unusual punishment is prohibited by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Started by lracut11	1 Replies 30 Views	Sep 30, 2019 by IAPPLET
A writ of habeas corpus is a legal mechanism used by persons charged with homicide to force ... Started by cool	3 Replies 27 Views	Sep 30, 2019 by djofnc
The "rights-are-retained" position most accurately identifies the approach to prisoners' rights that ... Started by cdr_15	1 Replies 25 Views	Sep 30, 2019 by paavo
When restoration of rights is not automatic after sentence completion, which of the following is an ... Started by abarnes	3 Replies 18 Views	Sep 30, 2019 by hanadaa
Which of the following is an example of a systemic relief approach designed to lessen the negative ... Started by cookcarl	1 Replies 17 Views	Sep 30, 2019 by bassamabas
Examples of collateral consequences of a sexual offense conviction include ________ and public ... Started by washai	3 Replies 35 Views	Sep 30, 2019 by IAPPLET
Laws requiring citizens to be notified when a convicted felon moves, or is planning to move, into a ... Started by nenivikky	1 Replies 31 Views	Sep 30, 2019 by Christopher
Which term refers to sanctions that operate mostly beyond public view, yet have very serious ... Started by Wadzanai	3 Replies 47 Views	Sep 30, 2019 by perkiness
As a result of her drug conviction and subsequent prison sentence, Colleen is not allowed to return ... Started by mikaylakyoung	1 Replies 37 Views	Sep 30, 2019 by Gabe
A convicted felon who is prevented from voting, serving on a jury, or carrying a pistol, is being subjected to Started by penza	3 Replies 32 Views	Sep 30, 2019 by ricroger
What is meant by the notion of "civil death"? Started by KimWrice	1 Replies 21 Views	Sep 30, 2019 by bob
The Prison Litigation Reform Act (PLRA. became law in 1996 in an attempt to reduce frivolous ... Started by fahad	3 Replies 89 Views	Sep 30, 2019 by tsternbergh47
The Prison Litigation Reform Act (PLRA. affects prisoner litigation through three provisions. Which ... Started by sdfghj	1 Replies 202 Views	Sep 30, 2019 by shewald78
Which of the following best expresses the standard set in Turner v. Safley that courts should use ... Started by notis	3 Replies 58 Views	Sep 30, 2019 by Perkypinki
Of the many possible religions, the one(s) that the courts have consistently ruled cannot be ... Started by torybrooks	1 Replies 25 Views	Sep 30, 2019 by mathjasmine
Of the two religion clauses found in the First Amendment, which presents the greater problem for ... Started by segrsyd	3 Replies 45 Views	Sep 30, 2019 by jgranad15
Which of the following does your textbook suggest is the most basic right for prisoners? Started by frankwu	1 Replies 35 Views	Sep 30, 2019 by katara
Civil rights claims are sometimes referred to ________ because of the location of the Civil Rights ... Started by pane00	3 Replies 49 Views	Sep 30, 2019 by Liddy
Which of the following has a court ruled as violating prisoners' constitutional protection against ... Started by K@	1 Replies 31 Views	Sep 30, 2019 by mistyjohnson
Of the Fourteenth Amendment's two clauses, the ________ clause addresses the actions to be used when ... Started by theo	3 Replies 31 Views	Sep 30, 2019 by cassie_ragen