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2. The irony is rich.
Wed Feb 19, 2025, 04:59 PM
Feb 19

These state correctional officers are mostly Republican, profiting from the "prison-industrial complex" where white rural men with HS educations receive pension careers and peace officer status while incarcerating men of color from the cities. This blueprint can be found in other states, such as Wisconsin.

Now these unionized prison guards are using a labor tactic?

Gov. Hochul can deploy any of several NYARNG MP units to these prisons. See list in link below:

Link:

https://dmna.ny.gov/units/?group=Unit&group=City



NYARNG MP soldier ready to engage target at the shooting range. (Photo: US Army)

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