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Quotation from Youngberg v. Romeo by Supreme Court of the United States

“Respondent thus enjoys constitutionally protected interests in conditions of reasonable care and safety, reasonably nonrestrictive confinement conditions, and such training as may be required by these interests.”

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Youngberg v. Romeo, Opinion of the Court (Justice Powell), Part IV (U.S. Reports text (Legal Information Institute))

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Citation: "Respondent thus enjoys constitutionally protected interests in conditions of reasonable care and safety, reasonably nonrestrictive confinement conditions, and such training as may be required by these interests." — Supreme Court of the United States, Youngberg v. Romeo, Opinion of the Court (Justice Powell), Part IV (U.S. Reports text (Legal Information Institute)). (id youngberg-v-romeo-q4)

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