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 case Johnson v.California reviewed that policy and held that it:
A)Was acceptable because it was in the prisoner's best interests.
B)Violated the 8th Amendment.
C)Was acceptable because it served a compelling state interest.
D)Was unconstitutional.

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The correct answer is D. The Supreme Court ruled that the unwritten policy of racially segregating prisoners violated the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment and was therefore unconstitutional. The policy was not based on compelling state interest and did not meet the strict scrutiny standard required for government actions that discriminate based on race.

The California Department of Corrections Had an Unwritten Policy of Racially