Private Prisons

Here are seven shocking facts about mass incarceration that sound like April Fools’ jokes but are, unfortunately, very real: The U.S. Incarceration Rate is the Highest in the World – With 664 people incarcerated per 100,000 residents, the U.S. has the highest incarceration rate globally, far surpassing countries like Canada (104 per 100,000) and many

The UCLA Law Behind Bars Data Project is a groundbreaking initiative that seeks to address the alarming lack of transparency surrounding prison mortality statistics. As prison populations continue to grow, and concerns about human rights in carceral systems increase, the need for accurate, accessible data on prison deaths has never been more urgent. This project,

Private detention centers for illegal immigration, like other types of private prisons, operate under a business model that relies on maximizing the number of detainees in order to generate profits. These centers are typically run by private corporations under contracts with government agencies, including the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Much like traditional private