Amendment limits the ability of Federal judges to order the release of convicted felons based on a civil action pertaining to prison conditions.

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Amendment Number
561
Description
Amendment limits the ability of Federal judges to order the release of convicted felons based on a civil action pertaining to prison conditions.
Purpose
An amendment, printed as amendment No. 4 in the Congressional Record of April 22, 1998 to prohibit the release or non-admission of prisoners from prison solely on the basis of the condition of the prison facility.
Congress
105
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Apr 23, 1998
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the DeLay amendment (A008) Agreed to by recorded vote: 367 - 52 (Roll No. 105).
Latest Action Time
15:51:17
Submitted Date
Apr 23, 1998
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Aug 15, 2021
Amendment 561 — Informed