Regarding the constitutionality of racial segregation in prisons, the Supreme Court held in __________ that the strict scrutiny standard is the proper standard of review rather than the compelling state interest standard.
A) Griffin v. Smith
B) Wilkinson v. Austin
C) Johnson v. California
D) Sandin v. Conner

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The Supreme Court in Johnson v. California held that the strict scrutiny standard is the appropriate standard of review for racial segregation in prisons, requiring the state to prove that its racial classifications are narrowly tailored to serve a compelling state interest.

Regarding the Constitutionality of Racial Segregation in Prisons, the Supreme