In Wilson v. Seiter, the Supreme Court ruled that prisoners must not only prove prison conditions are objectively cruel and unusual but must also show that the conditions exist because of officials':

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In Wilson v. Seiter, the Supreme Court ruled that prisoners must show that the conditions exist because of officials' deliberate indifference. This means that the officials knew of the conditions and were aware of the harm they posed, but did nothing to address or improve them. This higher standard of proof makes it more difficult for prisoners to successfully challenge their living conditions in court.

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