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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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Know Your Rights: Pregnancy-Related Health Care in Prison or Jail (08/16/2006)
Information on inmates' right to pregnancy-related care while incarcerated.

Know Your Rights: The Prison Litigation Reform Act (06/07/2006)

Know Your Rights: Assault and Excessive Force (06/02/2006)

Know Your Rights: Legal Rights of Disabled Prisoners (06/02/2006)

Know Your Rights: Environmental Hazards and Toxic Materials (06/02/2006)

Know Your Rights: Disciplinary Sanctions and Punishment (06/02/2006)

Know Your Rights: Restrictions on Visitation (06/02/2006)

Know Your Rights: Medical, Dental and Mental Health Care (06/02/2006)

Know Your Rights: Privileged and Non-Privileged Mail (06/02/2006)

Know Your Rights: Freedom of Religion (06/02/2006)

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