The justification of the courts for their neglect of hearing cases regarding prison conditions prior to the 1960s is commonly referred to as:

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The neglect by the courts to address issues of prison conditions prior to the 1960s is commonly known as the "hands-off doctrine." This doctrine was based on the belief that prisons were the responsibility of the states and that the courts should not interfere with their operations.

The Justification of the Courts for Their Neglect of Hearing