Explain the holding in Stanley v. Georgia

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The mere possession of obscene pictures cannot constitutionally be made a crime. When this obscene matter is located in the privacy of one's own home, the "right of privacy" takes on an added dimension. Even though the states are free to regulate or even ban obscene matter, "that power simply does not extend to mere possession by an individual in the privacy of his own home."

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a. True b. False

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a. prisons experience higher percentages than jails b. jails experience higher percentages than prisons c. prisons and jails experience comparable numbers d. prisons experience higher percentages for males but jails experience higher percentages for females

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