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Prisoners were once considered to be “slaves of the state.” Today, prisoners have constitutional rights. Some may argue that the system has allowed prisoners to have too many constitutional rights. Is this the case or has the criminal justice system got the right balance? If not, what would be the appropriate balance between the old approach to prisoners’ rights and the new approach to prisoners’ rights? Explain your answer and provide examples.
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Running head: STATE PRISONERS' RIGHTS
State Prisoners' Rights
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STATE PRISONERS' RIGHTS
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State Prisoners' Constitutional Rights
Today, American courts recognize that convicts have particular rights, despite the fact
that they are in prison because of violating all the rights given to them freely as citizens of the
nation. However, the same courts argue that inmates are entitled to fewer rights as com...