An inmate in a state prison claims his United States constitutional rights prohibiting cruel and unusual punishment are being violated by the state correctional facility.This case

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The case involves a claim that a constitutional right has been violated, which is a federal question, and can be heard by federal courts. This is known as a 1983 suit, which allows an individual to sue a government entity for violating their constitutional rights. It is not true that prisoners lose the right to sue, although there may be limitations on the types of claims they can make. Additionally, the case does not have to be heard in the state court where the inmate established residency, as the issue is a federal one.

An Inmate in a State Prison Claims His United States