Which of the following is NOT one of the factors that have led to the recent reduction in the number of inmate lawsuits?
A) The courts have moved back toward the earlier hands-off doctrine.
B) Congress has made it more difficult for inmates to file successful suits against correctional agencies.
C) More Supreme Court decisions appear to support prison administrators.
D) Declining law school enrollments have led to fewer attorneys being available to take on inmates' cases.
Answer: D
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