In Your Own Words, Explain the Prison Litigation Reform Act

question 15

Essay

In your own words, explain the Prison Litigation Reform Act (PLRA) and the relevance of the "three­strikes"
provision as it relates to inmate lawsuits.

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Definitions:

Lincoln-Douglas Debates

A series of seven debates in 1858 between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas focusing on the issue of slavery in American territories.

U.S. Senator

A member of the United States Senate, one of the two chambers of the United States Congress, elected to represent their state for a term of six years.

Illinois

A state located in the Midwestern region of the United States, known for its diverse economic base and as being home to the city of Chicago.

1858

The year notable for several historical events, such as the Lincoln-Douglas debates during the Illinois senatorial campaign, which had a significant impact on the anti-slavery movement in the United States.