Even After a Landmark Bill, the Fight for Prison Phone Justice Isn’t Over Even After a Landmark Bill, the Fight for Prison Phone Justice Isn’t Over
The FCC needs to understand its landmark mission.
Feb 15, 2023 / Wanda Bertram
Is Every Sentence a Life Sentence? Is Every Sentence a Life Sentence?
Around 1.3 million Americans are currently incarcerated, and they will continue to be punished long after their release.
May 23, 2022 / StudentNation / Dylan Cohen and Dexter Peters
Henry Cuellar’s Corporate Ties Henry Cuellar’s Corporate Ties
The Texas Democrat and members of his staff have unsettling links to the oil and private prison industries.
Jan 24, 2022 / Aída Chávez
A Sheriff for the People A Sheriff for the People
Following her recent victory in New Orleans, Susan Hutson will become the first female Black sheriff in Louisiana history.
Dec 21, 2021 / Tom Gogola
New York County Jails May Close Their Doors to ICE New York County Jails May Close Their Doors to ICE
The Dignity Not Detention Act mirrors legislative efforts to take on the rogue agency in states like Maryland and California.
May 13, 2021 / Aída Chávez
New Bills Could Stop Private Prisons From Cutting Deals With ICE New Bills Could Stop Private Prisons From Cutting Deals With ICE
An increasing number of states are passing legislation that makes it harder for local governments to sign contracts with for-profit prison companies.
Apr 2, 2021 / Left Coast / Sasha Abramsky
Now Is the Time to Make Good on the Promise of Justice for All Now Is the Time to Make Good on the Promise of Justice for All
Here’s how we can.
Dec 2, 2020 / Editorial / Rep. Ayanna Pressley
How Private Equity Is Turning Public Prisons Into Big Profits How Private Equity Is Turning Public Prisons Into Big Profits
In recent years, corporations have privatized almost every part of the public prison system. Now, PE firms are swooping in, seeking lavish returns for investors.
Apr 30, 2019 / Feature / Tim Requarth
Immigrant Advocates Just Got JPMorgan Chase to Stop Financing Private Prisons Immigrant Advocates Just Got JPMorgan Chase to Stop Financing Private Prisons
Next up? All the other major banks financing private detention centers.
Mar 8, 2019 / Javier H. Valdés and Ana María Archila
The White House Has Hosted a Predators’ Ball of Corruption The White House Has Hosted a Predators’ Ball of Corruption
Here’s how the incoming Democratic Congress can expose it and make the case for bold reform.
Dec 6, 2018 / Feature / Katrina vanden Heuvel