Until the middle of the 20th century,the courts followed a ____ philosophy toward prison matters.

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The phrase "hands-off" indicates that the courts did not intervene much or get involved heavily in prison matters, leaving the administration of the prisons to the discretion of the government. This philosophy changed in the latter half of the 20th century with the recognition of the importance of protecting inmates' rights. Collective bargaining and rights of access are related to different issues and are not relevant to the given context.

Until the Middle of the 20th Century,the Courts Followed a ____