Prisoner’s Rights

New York City prisoners have certain rights. If those rights are violated, an inmate has the right to file a complaint. Rights against cruel and unusual punishment Even the most hardened criminals have certain civil rights while in prison. Under the Eighth Amendment,...

Spending time behind bars is a challenging experience. There are, however, rules in place to protect the rights of prisoners throughout New York and the rest of the nation. With that in mind, here's a closer look at the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons...