What is the purpose of the prison litigation reform act?

The Prison Litigation Reform Act (PLRA), enacted in 1996, aims to reduce the number of frivolous lawsuits filed by prisoners in federal courts. It requires inmates to exhaust all available administrative remedies before pursuing litigation, limits attorney fees, and imposes stricter standards for filing cases related to prison conditions. The law seeks to balance the need for prisoners to seek redress while addressing concerns over the burden of excessive litigation on the judicial system.