When discussing the largest prisons in the world, size can mean two things: total inmate population or overall capacity. Many of the biggest facilities are actually sprawling complexes that contain ...

One of the largest private prison companies in the world, the GEO Group, is tied up in a Supreme Court battle as the company gains attention for contracts with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Prison populations reveal a great deal about how societies handle crime, justice, and social challenges. Some countries face ...

Alabama’s new 4,000-bed men’s prison in Elmore County will not be finished as early as expected. The completion date has moved from June 8, 2026 to Oct. 15, 2026, as reported by Alabama Daily News.