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Prisoners as Slave Labor in Alabama: Lawsuit Exposes Exploitation
This chapter delves into a lawsuit in Alabama that has brought to light the use of prisoners as slave labor in fast food joints. It explores the details of the allegations made by former and current prisoners, the profits generated by this prison labor, and the denial of parole to individuals convicted of violent offenses. The chapter also examines the historical context of convict leasing in Alabama and the lack of fair compensation for prison labor.
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