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Entire Tennessee Prison System Found Unconstitutional
By Brandon Sample
On August 23, 1978, the Chancery Court of Davidson County, Tennessee declared the entire Tennessee prison system to be unconstitutional.
Under the Tennessee constitution, prisoners are entitled to “humane treatment” and to confinement in “safe and comfortable” prisons. The Tennessee prison system operated in violation of these ...
On August 23, 1978, the Chancery Court of Davidson County, Tennessee declared the entire Tennessee prison system to be unconstitutional.
Under the Tennessee constitution, prisoners are entitled to “humane treatment” and to confinement in “safe and comfortable” prisons. The Tennessee prison system operated in violation of these ...
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