Illegal California immigrant inmates denied training

[The Straight Story]

Illegal California immigrant inmates denied training


SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- California prison inmates who are in the country illegally will no longer be allowed to participate in vocational training and work programs.

The Prison Industry Board said the programs should be reserved for inmates who can get California jobs after their release.

A staff report said more than 400 of the 5,700 inmates currently getting training are set to be deported to their home countries after they serve their California sentences.

The program trains inmates for manufacturing and agriculture jobs in 22 of the state's 33 adult prisons.

The board made the policy change during a meeting Thursday. It takes effect March 1, though inmates facing deportation will be able to complete programs if they are currently enrolled.

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[EFerrari]

1. Brilliant. So the Prison Industry gets to save a nickel while they charge us

for these inmates. Wouldn't training these people increase the odds of them staying home to work?

Gotta hand it to the prison industrial complex. They could squeeze a penny until Lincoln turns his head and coughs.