Brown v. Plata — Alito, J., Dissenting

Summary

Justice Alito, dissenting, argues the lower court’s order to release 46,000 prisoners violated the PLRA and exceeded constitutional authority by relying on outdated evidence and failing to weigh public safety. He contends the relief was not narrowly tailored to remedy specific constitutional violations. Justice Scalia, dissenting, argues the injunction violates separation of powers and statutory limits on injunctive relief.