An inmate in a state prison claims his U.S.constitutional rights prohibiting cruel and unusual punishment are being violated by the state correctional facility.This case
A)may not be decided by a federal court since it involves a state facility.
B)must be decided by the state court where the inmate established residency before going to prison.
C)is a federal question case over which the federal courts have jurisdiction.
D)cannot be heard,as prisoners lose the right to sue.

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This is a federal question case because it involves the interpretation of the U.S. Constitution. Therefore, the federal courts have jurisdiction to hear this case.

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