Washington D.C. – May 6, 1928 – For 140 years, the United States government has been outsourcing its incarceration to county jails, cramming federal prisoners into facilities designed for local lawbreakers. This dubious practice has left taxpayers in local counties carrying an unfair burden, while legitimate inmates suffer the consequences of overcrowding.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Public Corruption, Organized Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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