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An AP investigation into Alabama’s prison labor system has revealed that over 10…
An AP investigation into Alabama’s prison labor system has found that over 10,000 incarcerated individuals have logged 17 million hours of work since 2018, earning minimum wage. However, the state takes 40% of their pay and imposes various fees. While some prisoners can go home on weekends, others face penalties, including transfers for refusing work. The system is linked to low parole rates; in 2023, only 8% of eligible prisoners were paroled, with many denials for those excelling in work programs. Critics highlight the exploitation of cheap labor and racial disparities impacting Black prisoners.
Bernadette Hill
January 2, 2025 at 5:50 pm
Oh
Wyatt Nordwald
January 2, 2025 at 5:50 pm
this is slavery bro😭how does this get defended?
Chris
January 2, 2025 at 5:50 pm
Don’t be shocked, go and actually read the 13th amendment and see why people want it replaced.
Cody Lewis
January 2, 2025 at 5:50 pm
I mean how else would the southern states have functioning economies? They know no other way.
Jake
January 2, 2025 at 5:50 pm
A blindspot for the right???? Omg youre kidding????
Cody Lewis
January 2, 2025 at 5:50 pm
Shocker. A former slave state still has slavery. Gotta love the south.
Rev. Gri🅱️🅱️in "The" Hansen
January 2, 2025 at 5:50 pm
This is so unfair! The only job in this country for felons is president!
Alexsei Modrak
January 2, 2025 at 5:50 pm
One of the main groups against the legalization of marijuana is prison guard unions who in turn do things like this
Mr&Mrs_Berry
January 2, 2025 at 5:50 pm
Everyone should watch the Oscar winning documentary named 13th. It explains how the 13th amendment in the constitution allows for legalized slavery in this country.
💙Ericka💙
January 2, 2025 at 5:50 pm
Too dangerous to be outside but ok to work outside
Got it 🥴🥴
K͓̽E͓̽V͓̽
January 2, 2025 at 5:50 pm
Sounds about white
Ambientcloud
January 2, 2025 at 5:50 pm
What is going on in these red states
Jennifer Kuckowicz
January 2, 2025 at 5:50 pm
Slave state still slavin no surprise
Jacob Herrold
January 2, 2025 at 5:50 pm
Trumo supporters gonna blame BLM for this one, for sure
Michelle Melton
January 2, 2025 at 5:50 pm
Breaking news, the entire prison system is simply for profit.