The Hidden Economy of Private Prisons: How Cannabis Offenders Fuel Corporate Profits
Key Takeaways Mass Incarceration for Cannabis Continues: Despite legalization trends, approximately 40,000 Americans remain incarcerated for cannabis-related offenses, with Black Americans 3.73 times more likely to be arrested for cannabis possession. Prison Labor as Modern Exploitation: Incarcerated individuals work for as little as $0.33 to $1.41 per hour (or nothing in some states), generating approximately…
