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Prisoners' Rights:
The ACLU's National Prison Project is the only national litigation program on behalf of prisoners. Since 1972, the NPP has represented more than 100,000 men, women and children. The NPP continues to fight unconstitutional conditions and the "lock 'em up" mentality that prevails in the legislatures. Learn more about our project and take action to protect the rights guaranteed to all Americans.



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Prisoner Rights : Court Cases

Health Care at Ely State Prison (03/06/2008)
ACLU Lawsuit Charges Grossly Inadequate Medical Care At State Prison In Nevada

Addressing the Unintended Consequences of the Prison Litigation Reform Act (PLRA) (11/15/2007)
ACLU Efforts to Fix the Prison Litigation Reform Act (PLRA)

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