Jones v. North Carolina Prisoners' Labor Union
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Prison Unionization and Constitutional Rights
This chapter explores the contentious debate over the formation of inmate unions, emphasizing the unfounded fears expressed by prison officials regarding potential unrest. It critiques the denial of prisoners' rights to organize based on speculative claims, highlighting broader societal implications of such reasoning. The discussion also examines key Supreme Court opinions on prisoners' rights, particularly focusing on Justice Thurgood Marshall's strong defense of these rights amidst concerns of violence and unrest.
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