In January 2021, US President Biden signed an executive order ending federal contracts with private prison companies. But did it go far enough?

A year on, the companies have already found loopholes.

Private prisons have been proven to be less safe for inmates and staff, and have higher rates of violence.

But the companies have read the tea leaves and have expanded into new profit areas. Will there be a repeat of their desire to put profits over people?

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