After The New York Times exposed its use of prison labor, supplier Ju-Young terminated its contract with the Alabama Department of Corrections, citing scrutiny.
The article by The New York Times prompted Ju-Young to dismiss incarcerated men and end their inmate labor contract, which faced ethical and legal concerns.
Incarcerated workers reported being told by local supervisors at Ju-Young that due to the negative media attention, all imprisoned workers would be replaced.
The shift in Alabama's constitution in 2022 raised questions about the legality of prison labor contracts, increasing pressure on companies like Ju-Young.
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