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Corrupt Private Prisons Rake In Millions By Detaining Immigrants
The 2016 election, at least on the Republican side, has focused primarily on the subject of immigration. And since they’ve thrust the issue back into the spotlight, it's important to look at why Republicans are up in arms over the issue. And, as usual, it comes down to money. There is big money in locking up large numbers of immigrant families.
Ring of Fire’s Farron Cousins discusses this with attorney Howard Nations.