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flag Alabama's prison system faces criticism for using inmate labor, generating over $250M since 2000.

flag Alabama's prison system has been criticized for using inmate labor to generate over $250 million since 2000. flag More than 10,000 inmates have worked for private companies like McDonald's and Walmart, totaling 17 million work hours outside prison since 2018. flag Inmates earn at least $7.25 an hour, but the state takes 40% of their wages and imposes fees. flag Refusing work can result in punishment, including being denied family visits or sent to higher-security prisons. flag Critics argue the system exploits prisoners, treating them as cheap labor, and is akin to modern-day slavery.

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