Inmate Jones is initially designated to a maximum$-$security prison without any due process procedures. Jones sues the correctional officials alleging a due process violation. A court would most likely rule that there was:

a due process violation because inmates have a liberty interest in their initial classification.

a due process violation because prisoners have a liberty interest in where they are confined.

no due process violation because inmates do not have a liberty interest in their initial classification.

no due process violation because the due process clause does not apply to prisoners.