“Modern-day slavery:” How Minnesota’s prison labor pipeline begins before conviction

Over 40% of Minnesota's pre-trial jail population is Black, and once convicted, many are funneled into prison work programs paying as little as 50 cents an hour. The End Slavery Minnesota Coalition says it is not rehabilitation. It is exploitation. The post “Modern-day slavery:” How Minnesota’s prison labor pipeline begins before conviction appeared first on Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder.

“Modern-day slavery:” How Minnesota’s prison labor pipeline begins before conviction

Over 40% of Minnesota's pre-trial jail population is Black, and once convicted, many are funneled into prison work programs paying as little as 50 cents an hour. The End Slavery Minnesota Coalition says it is not rehabilitation. It is exploitation.

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