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The Reality of Immigration Prisons in the United States
01:49 - 09:08 (07:19)
The United States has the largest immigration prison system in the world, fueled by the financial incentives they provide to local governments and private businesses. However, it is important to acknowledge the imperfections of migrants and not use them as justification for their inhumane treatment.
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The United States has the largest immigration prison system in the world, and many local governments and private companies profit from it.
01:49 - 05:51 (04:01)
Immigration
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The United States has the largest immigration prison system in the world, and many local governments and private companies profit from it. The two largest private prison corporations in the United States get about half their funds from the federal government.
ChapterThe Reality of Immigration Prisons in the United States
EpisodeThe US can move past immigration prisons -- and towards justice | César Cuauhtémoc García Hernández
PodcastTED Talks Daily
A look into the business of private prisons and how they are run with their own hired guards and nurses.
05:51 - 09:08 (03:17)
Private Prisons
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A look into the business of private prisons and how they are run with their own hired guards and nurses. An example is given of a repurposed nursing home turned prison.