The California Department of Corrections had an unwritten policy of racially segregating prisoners in order to prevent racial violence.In 2005 the U.S.Supreme Court reviewed that policy and held that it:
A) was acceptable because it was in the prisoner's best interest.
B) violated the 8th Amendment.
C) was acceptable because it served a compelling state interest.
D) was unconstitutional.

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The Supreme Court held in 2005 that the unwritten policy of racially segregating prisoners violated the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment and was therefore unconstitutional.

The California Department of Corrections Had an Unwritten Policy of Racially