Consumer choice is a key issue in these pending regulations. JPay’s recent merger [with Securus] illustrates that their priority is in securing the ability of hedge funds to profit at the expense of the poorest and most vulnerable members of our society. This re-affirms our efforts to ensure regulations are in place to protect consumers from exploitative products such as their release cards.

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson says the state will resume executions after a 10-year gap starting next month with a double execution.

Arkansas has the highest percentage of men being held in solitary. The report found 7.5 per cent of Arkansas’ nearly 14,000 men are held in isolation for 30 days or more.