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In addition to $17.3M for immigrant detainee back pay, the private prison company owes Washington state nearly $6M

"Immigrants held in GEO's for-profit facilities are not criminals and should not be beholden to enriching the corporation's bottom line," said an attorney

The jury will now consider how much back pay is owed — an amount expected to run into the millions

The staff trained in the program and the jail population have halved since the agreement began in 2017

The virus surge came as the federal government transferred nearly 1,100 immigrants to the facility

The number of detainees nationwide has more than doubled since the end of February 2021 to nearly 27,000

"We operate an efficient correctional facility, and federal officials continue to add unreasonable and cost prohibitive mandates," said Sheriff Richard Jones

DHS suggested additional detention facilities could close, noting that it would "review concerns"

The detainees were institutionally charged with rioting, refusing orders, and possession of unauthorized items

Immigration and Customs Enforcement now has 120 days to remove its inmates

The bill would allow GEO to continue operating the jail until its contract with ICE expires in 2025

New guidance has resulted in immigration officials declining to take custody of people who have served sentences for burglary, drug trafficking and other crimes

The three were not released after discussions between the state prison system and immigration authorities

Bounchan Keola was hurt when a tree fell on him while he was helping fight a deadly wildfire