Month: June 2017

CoreCivic Accused of Human Trafficking and Labor Law Violations

June 7, 2017

Source: Private Immigration Prison Accused of Forced Labor SAN DIEGO (CN) — A privately run immigration prison in San Diego forces its inmates to clean their own jail for a dollar a day or less, two prisoners say in a federal class action. Sylvester Owino and Jonathan Gomez sued CoreCivic, formerly known as Corrections Corporation … More CoreCivic Accused of Human Trafficking and Labor Law Violations

Human Trafficking Class Action Filed Against For-Profit Prison Operator Core-Civic

June 3, 2017

Source: Class Action Suit Claims CoreCivic Violates Human Trafficking, Labor Laws CoreCivic, Inc., formerly known as Corrections Corporation of America, is the defendant in a 36-page proposed class action lawsuit alleging the company operates its detention facilities in violation of state and federal human trafficking and labor laws. The lawsuit’s two lead plaintiffs, former civil … More Human Trafficking Class Action Filed Against For-Profit Prison Operator Core-Civic