In Texas, very few state prisons are equipped with air conditioning. In some cases, conditions inside the prisons can reach temperatures at or above 126 degrees for extended periods. SupposeFaisalhas a heart condition and is sentenced to three years in a Texas state prison that is not equipped with air conditioning. One day in August, after the temperature inside the prison tops 125 degrees, Faisalcollapses and dies.

Answer the following questions:

• Can theprison be held liable for Faisal's death? Explain fully.
• Is there a constitutional issue here? Please explain fully and provide support for your position.
• If Faisal's estate decided to sue Texas in court, for what tort would they sue?Can the federal government also be sued?