The Prison Litigation Reform Act has made it easier for prisoners to allege violations of their constitutional rights.

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The Prison Litigation Reform Act of 1995 actually made it more difficult for prisoners to bring lawsuits alleging violations of their constitutional rights. The act requires prisoners to first exhaust all available administrative remedies before filing a lawsuit, limits the amount of damages that can be awarded in a lawsuit, and imposes filing fees and other procedural requirements.

The Prison Litigation Reform Act Has Made It Easier for Prisoners