Private prison firms see a 'gold rush' as stocks climb. One company anticipates $400M annually from private detention, while another projects $1B in revenue. Critics point to campaign contributions and funding discrepancies, sparking outrage over financial priorities. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4V94jdzzPw #RolandMartinUnfiltered #BlackStarNetwork #privateprisons #corruption #politicalfinance #inequality #accountability | Roland Martin

Generating profit should not be the main purpose of the prison system. AOC criticized lawmakers supporting the Laken Riley Act, a recently passed immigration enforcement bill that requires federal authorities to detain undocumented immigrants accused of certain crimes. The congresswoman suggested lawmakers will profit from investments in private prisons and benefit from the bill's $83 billion price tag. | NowThis Impact