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Incarceration, or imprisonment, is the restraint of a person's liberty by authority of the government or by a person acting without such authority. With a long and complex history, incarceration has been practiced in various forms across cultures and societies, with significant debates surrounding its effectiveness, ethics, and impact on individuals and communities. According to the [[prison-policy-initiative|Prison Policy Initiative]], the United States has the highest incarceration rate in the world, with over 2.3 million people behind bars as of 2022. The [[american-civil-liberties-union|American Civil Liberties Union]] (ACLU) has been a vocal critic of the US incarceration system, arguing that it disproportionately affects [[african-americans|African Americans]] and [[latinos|Latinos]]. The [[united-nations|United Nations]] has also weighed in on the issue, with the [[un-human-rights-council|UN Human Rights Council]] calling for an end to mass incarceration and the promotion of alternative forms of punishment. With the rise of [[mass-incarceration|mass incarceration]] in the late 20th century, the issue has become a major topic of discussion and controversy, with many arguing that it is a violation of human rights and a failed approach to crime and punishment. As of 2022, the US incarceration rate stands at approximately 629 prisoners per 100,000 people, with the total number of prisoners exceeding 1.5 million. The economic burden of incarceration is also significant, with the [[brookings-institution|Brookings Institution]] estimating that the annual cost of incarceration in the US exceeds $80 billion.