Which of the following policies did federal courts generally maintain with respect to prisoners' rights prior to the 1960s?

A. "Hands-on," or active intervention for many prisoners' rights
B. "Hands-off," or rare recognition of any prisoners' rights for prisoners
C. Intervention for freedom of speech only
D. Intervention to prevent unreasonable searches only
E. Intervention only to provide medical care


Answer: B

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