Sarah Solon

As the Communications Strategist for the American Civil Liberties Union's work on criminal justice, Sarah Solon produces public education products outlining solutions to the mass incarceration crisis, exposing unconstitutional prison conditions, and calling for an end to the death penalty.

VIDEO: Why This Company Wants You in Prison

VIDEO: Why This Company Wants You in Prison VIDEO: Why This Company Wants You in Prison

It has something to do with the $1.7 billion they made off the privatized incarceration industry just last year.

Nov 5, 2013 / Jesse Lava and Sarah Solon

When Did ‘To Serve & Protect’ Become ‘To Seize & Profit?’

When Did ‘To Serve & Protect’ Become ‘To Seize & Profit?’ When Did ‘To Serve & Protect’ Become ‘To Seize & Profit?’

How police across the country are using civil asset forfeiture to seize people’s houses, cars and cash to make money for their departments.

Oct 29, 2013 / Jesse Lava and Sarah Solon

Criminalizing Immigrants Shouldn’t Be a Business Opportunity

Criminalizing Immigrants Shouldn’t Be a Business Opportunity Criminalizing Immigrants Shouldn’t Be a Business Opportunity

But the private prison company GEO Group is making huge profits locking up immigrants who are often guilty only of the crime of being undocumented.

Oct 23, 2013 / Jesse Lava and Sarah Solon

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