@douglasblackmon.bsky.social addresses the way that Alabama reestablished forms of unfree labor that focused on Black Americans. Though not as widespread as the antebellum institution, the post-war system coerced all Black Southerners in states where it occurred.

9/9

Perhaps it closer to the old convict leasing system—aka Slavery By Another Name…
Private guards keep the workers contained/whip them when they disobey. Company minimally feeds and houses at subhuman level…

Tricia McLaughlin and the ICE spokesperson refuse to say where the men are being sent.

Given that the literal title of the press conference is "DHS Press Conference on Migrant Flight to South Sudan," I think it's South Sudan. 🤦‍♂️