?An inmate is housed in a state prison for committing a state offense.The inmate has noticed that the conditions of his confinement are quickly deteriorating.The state is placing more than two inmates in a cell,the state is cutting back on rehabilitative and wellness programs,and there have been a number of recent occasions when he was verbally and physically abused by prison staff.If the inmate desires a remedy to these conditions,he will file:

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A civil action under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 allows a person to sue individuals or entities that violate their constitutional rights while acting under the color of law. In this case, the inmate can sue the prison staff and state officials responsible for the conditions of his confinement that violate his constitutional rights. A habeas corpus action is used to challenge the legality of one's imprisonment, while an appeal and a motion to have one's sentence reviewed are not applicable in this situation.

?An Inmate Is Housed in a State Prison for Committing