John Eason was interviewed by “The Conversation” about his research on private prisons and why they are controversial. The United States is one of a few countries that allows private entities to own prisons. They have recently had a role in housing undocumented immigrants and asylum seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border. Private prisons have become an issue in the 2020 presidential election.
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