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Censorship and Content Restrictions on Legal Information in Prisons

Censorship and Content Restrictions on Legal Information in Prisons
Dwayne Rushing 7 March 2026 0 Comments

Prisons across the U.S. are banning legal books, dictionaries, and court guides under vague justifications like "sexually explicit" or "too large." This censorship undermines incarcerated people’s right to legal representation and violates constitutional protections.

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