Prisoners are therefore protected against unequal treatment on the basis of race, sex, and creed (Lund, Lynn J., Deland, Gary, Gallaher, Sharon, and Bowker, Gary.) ... Any punishment that can be considered inhumane treatment or that violates the basic concept of a person's dignity may be found to be cruel and unusual. ... Inmates have the right to complain about prison conditions and voice their concerns about the treatment they receive. ... Inmates who need mental health care are entitled to receive that treatment in a manner that is appropriate under the circumstances. The treatment mu...

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