Which is a primary reason for new jail construction over the past decade?

A) Courts have ruled that second-generation jails are unconstitutional.
B) The number of successful legal challenges by jail inmates for overcrowding has increased.
C) Private companies have determined that building and operating new jails is unprofitable.
D) Jails are relatively inexpensive to build and staff.


Answer: B

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