Class – Action Lawsuits Against Private Prison Groups: Labor Misuse, Eighth Amendment Litigation, and Economic Incentives
In recent times, class – action lawsuits against private prison groups over labor misuse, Eighth Amendment litigation, and economic incentives have been on the rise. According to a 2023 SEMrush study and a 2025 Prison Policy Initiative Report, inmates face an uphill battle as only 14% of prisoner Eighth Amendment lawsuits settle and less than…