Monthly Archives: August 2016

Private Prison Companies Will Still Lock Up Immigrants, Despite DOJ Decision

Private Prison Companies Will Still Lock Up Immigrants, Despite DOJ Decision The new policy won’t keep the government from making money off detained immigrants. 08/18/2016 06:09 pm ET Roque Planas National… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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The US Justice Department will stop using private prisons

The US Justice Department will stop using private prisons Federal officials announced the change in light of a damning internal report. But how significant is the decision? Updated by German Lopez… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Justice Department says it will end use of private prisons

Justice Department says it will end use of private prisons By Matt Zapotosky August 18 at 12:00 PM Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates instructed Justice Department officials Thursday to end its… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Report: Contractors outnumber U.S. troops in Afghanistan 3-to-1

Report: Contractors outnumber U.S. troops in Afghanistan 3-to-1 By: Leo Shane III, August 17, 2016 (Photo Credit: Senior Airman Cierra Presentado/Air Force) Defense Department contractors in Afghanistan still outnumber U.S. troops… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Private Contractors Left without Escape Plan in Afghanistan

Private Contractors Left without Escape Plan in Afghanistan Posted on August 17, 2016 by Denise Simon Circa: The concerns are heightened by the fact that many of those civilians doing the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Department of Defense Contractor and Troop Levels in Iraq and Afghanistan: 2007 – 2016

Department of Defense Contractor and Troop Levels in Iraq and Afghanistan: 2007 – 2016 You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register  

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KBR blasts ‘Parade Of Falsehoods’ In Soldiers’ burn pit lawsuit

KBR blasts ‘Parade Of Falsehoods’ In Soldiers’ burn pit lawsuit Post Date: August 7, 2016 | Category: Justice Abroad   Law360 — KBR assailed the discovery efforts of a group of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Triple Canopy still dealing with lawsuit for hiring unqualified guards in Iraq

 Triple Canopy still dealing with lawsuit for hiring unqualified guards in Iraq Post Date: August 2, 2016 | Category: Around the World, Justice Abroad Law360 — The U.S. Supreme Court vacated a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Private Military Contractors making footprints in Syria

KBR blasts ‘Parade Of Falsehoods’ In Soldiers’ burn pit lawsuit Post Date: August 7, 2016 | Category: Justice Abroad Law360 — KBR assailed the discovery efforts of a group of soldiers… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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G4S close to Israeli business sale

G4S close to Israeli business sale G4S has more than 611,000 employees in more than 125 countries Credit: Ed Robinson/OneRedEye Rhiannon Bury 16 August 2016 • 4:31pm Security company G4S is… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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