Billion dollar company seeks forced labor immunity
Ellie Finkelstein, Freedom United
| June 8th, 2025 News Digest |
| OUR CAMPAIGN ISSUES IN THE NEWS |
| Law & policy US billion-dollar company could be granted immunity for forced labor The US Supreme Court is considering granting immunity to GEO Group, a $3.8bn company, for the use of forced labor. The case involves allegations that civil immigration detainees were coerced to work under threat of solitary confinement for $1 a day. A ruling in favor of GEO Group could shield private contractors from accountability for exploitative practices. Show more… |
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| Forced labor Australia’s PALM scheme rife with modern slavery, workers say Australia’s PALM scheme is rife with exploitation, abuse, and modern slavery. Tied to a single employer, workers like Rayasi report unsafe conditions, denied medical care, and threats of deportation due to extreme power imbalances. |
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| Organ trafficking Kenyan hospitals caught in a global organ trafficking scandal A joint investigation exposed a global organ trafficking network exploiting impoverished Kenyans. Wealthy recipients unknowingly paid thousands to Mediheal Hospitals for coerced kidney “donations.” Thanks to public pressure, investigations into the facility are underway. Show more… |
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