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CoreCivic , a private prison contractor, is using a loophole in state law to scoop up government contracts.
The loophole allows the company to run four Tennessee prisons.
Critics say profiting on the backs of inmates is bad business.
The company continues to hold a close relationship with Tennessee lawmakers, mainly Republicans .
Democratic state Rep. G.A. Hardaway of Memphis has opposed CoreCivic ’s arrangements for years .
Hardaway contends “justice” should be paid for and managed by the public/government.
Both parties played a role in the company's ascension in Tennessee , though Republicans have been its biggest boosters.
CoreCivic ’s spokesman points out the company supports local elected officials “in accordance with all applicable laws. Any insinuation otherwise is false.” CoreCivice says it supports local officials in accordance with laws.
CoreCivecivic 's spokesman says the company is not breaking any laws by supporting elected officials.
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