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Enforcing Rights Against Extreme Punishments
The chapter discusses the inadequacy of federal courts in addressing claims of abuse in prisons, advocating for the role of state courts and constitutions in upholding rights against cruel punishments. It explores legal barriers like qualified immunity hindering justice for victims of torture and emphasizes the Supreme Court's failure in curbing excessive prison terms.