Includes bibliographical references (p. 92-95) and index.

Introduction: Prisoners' rights -- Point : it is reasonable to place limits on prisoner lawsuits -- Counterpoint : the prison litigation reform act deprives inmates access to the courts and represents an unconstitutional power grab by congress -- Point : inmates have adequate constitutional protection for religious liberty and congress has gone too far in creating even more avenues for frivolous religious-liberty litigation -- Counterpoint : inmates' religious liberty rights are fundamental and must be protected -- Point : prisons provide sufficient medical care and spend enough for inmates' medical needs -- Counterpoint : prison officials must provide better health care for inmates -- Conclusion: The continuing controversy of prisoner rights.