The California Department of Corrections Had an Unwritten Policy of Racially

question 8

Multiple Choice

The California Department of Corrections had an unwritten policy of racially segregating prisoners in order to prevent racial violence.In 2005 the U.S.Supreme Court reviewed that policy and held that it:

• A) was acceptable because it was in the prisoner's best interest.
• B) violated the 8th Amendment.
• C) was acceptable because it served a compelling state interest.
• D) was unconstitutional.

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