Prison overcrowding is considered "cruel and unusual" in the circumstance that mentally/physically ill cannot receive treatment.

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When prisons become overcrowded, it becomes increasingly difficult for inmates with mental and physical illnesses to receive appropriate treatment. This is considered a violation of the Eighth Amendment's prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment.

Prison Overcrowding Is Considered "Cruel and Unusual" in the Circumstance