Divestment. State Funds. Private Prisons.

Where: California

How is the divestment being pushed legislative or regulatory? Regulatory

Which fund is being asked to divest from private prisons in 2019?

  • CALPERS
  • The rational: Private Prisons operate detention facilities under contracts with Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Who has divested from private prison investments? Yes, CalSTRS in 2019 voted to get divest $12 million 

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