Explain the purpose of the 1996 Prison Litigation Reform Act (PLRA) and why the Act was needed. How has the Supreme Court responded to the Act and what criticisms have been raised by opponents of the Act? What impact has the Act had? Be comprehensive in your response.
What will be an ideal response?
Answers should explain the problems within the justice system that led to the passage of the PLRA and discuss the purpose of the Act. Concerns raised by opponents of the PLRA should also be presented. Answers should incorporate statistics that were used to support the passage of the Act as well as the results of research on the effect of the PLRA.
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