In Which Case Did the Supreme Court Rule That Minor

question 39

Multiple Choice

In which case did the Supreme Court rule that minor injuries suffered by a convict at the hands of a correctional officer following an argument did violate the inmate's rights, because there was no security concern at the time of the incident?

• A) Cooper v. Pate
• B) Hudson v. McMillan
• C) Whitley v. Albers
• D) Wolff v. McDonnell

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