In Cooper v. Pate, the Supreme Court ruled that state prison inmates could sue state officials in federal courts.

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In Cooper v. Pate (1964), the Supreme Court ruled that state prison inmates have the right to sue state officials in federal courts under Section 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1871, marking a significant decision that allowed inmates to challenge their treatment and conditions of confinement.

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