Cooper V Pate (1964)ended the Hands-Off Doctrine, Allowing Inmates to Be

question 25

Essay

Cooper v. Pate (1964)ended the hands-off doctrine, allowing inmates to be able to sue.  Was this a wise court decision?  Why or why not?  Can we limit the endless, frivolous lawsuits that this ruling encouraged?

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