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Exploring The Criticisms Of Grand Juries In The United States, Heather Geurink
Exploring The Criticisms Of Grand Juries In The United States, Heather Geurink
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Juveniles In The Adult Criminal Justice System: A Critical Look At Trying Juvenile Adults, Lauren Weisner
Juveniles In The Adult Criminal Justice System: A Critical Look At Trying Juvenile Adults, Lauren Weisner
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Prison Overcrowding: A Comprehensive Evaluation Tool For Early Release, Thomas Stasa
Prison Overcrowding: A Comprehensive Evaluation Tool For Early Release, Thomas Stasa
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Prison overcrowding has become a topic of national conversation over the last decade. Numerous court cases have come to fruition because of the poor living conditions experienced by inmates while incarcerated. Prior court cases, such as Estelle v. Gamble (1976) and Brennan v. Farmer (1994), have ruled that inmates must be afforded the constitutional rights established under the Eighth Amendment while incarcerated. Recent court cases, including Plata v. Brown (2011), have affirmed inmates’ claims that current prison conditions are a violation of these constitutional rights. To correct these violations, prisons must reduce their populations below a court established maximum. This …