California To Ban Prison Facilities Run By Private Companies

The transcript discusses a bill in California aimed at banning private for-profit prisons and immigration detention centers. Governor Newsom is expected to sign the bill, which would prevent future contracts with private corporations starting in January 2020 and phase out existing ones by 2028. The bill was amended to include immigration facilities. Supporters argue that private prisons contribute to over-incarceration and lack focus on rehabilitation, while opponents fear it may lead to overcrowding. As of June, over 2200 inmates were held in private facilities in California.

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