Prison inmates now retain all the rights of free citizens except for those restrictions necessary for their orderly confinement and for public safety.

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This statement is generally true, as inmates retain many rights that free citizens have such as access to medical care, religious practices, and protection from cruel and unusual punishment. However, certain restrictions on their behavior and movements are necessary for public safety and the orderly functioning of the prison system.

Prison Inmates Now Retain All the Rights of Free Citizens