Assignment
Prisoner rights in America are based largely on the provisions of the Bill of Rights. In this assignment, research and explain the primary amendments that have had, and still carry, an impact on prison law.
Referencing at least 2 credible sources and using proper American Psychological Association (APA) format and guidelines, address the following points in a 3-4-page Word document:
• Identify and explain the following amendments:
o First Amendment
o Fourth Amendment
o Fifth Amendment
o Eight Amendment
o 14th Amendment
• Explain why prisoners have diminished constitutional rights.
• Explain the limitations of these amendments as applied by correctional facilities.
• Discuss how case law related to the aforementioned amendments have significantly impacted prisoner rights and corrections.
o For each amendment, provide at least 1 example of case law.
• When pursuing a redress of grievances against the government, what are the 2 major avenues of relief utilized by prisoners
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.