Abraham has been in prison since 1940. He is now 86 years old. Throughout his time in prison, he has seen changes in the prison, the type of inmates being housed, and the laws concerning inmates. When he first got to prison, it was generally accepted that a convicted individual forfeited all rights that were not granted in a statute or a correctional policy. When did the courts begin to make a 180-degree reversal and become extensively involved in rulings on prisoners' rights?

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The courts began to extensively involve themselves in rulings on prisoners' rights during the 1960s, marking a significant shift in how prisoners' rights were viewed and protected.

Abraham Has Been in Prison Since 1940