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[–] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 13 points 3 days ago (1 children)

It's been a feature of the US prison system since the end of Reconstruction. This isn't something Trump invented.

Bright Blue California rejected a measure to ban prison slavery just a year ago.

[–] Sharkticon@lemmy.zip 1 points 3 days ago

They weren't suggesting Trump invented it. They were suggesting Trump plans to expand it, nationalize it, and institutionalize it.