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A prison sentence is not a death sentence — fix the correctional health care crisis now

A prison sentence is not a death sentence — fix the correctional health care crisis now

Summary

The article says states have a constitutional duty to provide adequate medical care to people in prison. It argues that courts may intervene when states fail to meet that responsibility, citing Arizona as an example of a state facing that choice.

Key Facts

  • The article focuses on medical care in state prisons.
  • It says states have a constitutional responsibility to provide adequate medical care to people in prison.
  • It says courts can ensure care is provided when a state does not meet its responsibility.
  • Arizona is named as an example of a state facing the issue.
  • The article frames court oversight and state-run prison care as alternatives.
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