The Prison Litigation Reform Act sought to reduce the number of petitions filed by inmates claiming civil rights violations.

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The Prison Litigation Reform Act (PLRA) of 1996 was enacted to decrease the number of frivolous lawsuits filed by prisoners. It imposed several restrictions on the ability of inmates to file federal civil rights lawsuits, aiming to reduce the burden on the court system from such claims.

The Prison Litigation Reform Act Sought to Reduce the Number