Immigration Detention Centers

GEO ordered to pay $23.2M in detainee minimum wage cases

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

Jury: GEO Group owes immigrant detainees $17M in back pay

"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

What I learned about catching contraband in jail mail

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Smiths Detection

A former jail administrator recounts lessons learned from a contraband crackdown – in particular, why screening the mail is so important

Federal jury: Immigrant detainees at Wash. for-profit facility are owed minimum wage

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

Court blocks Calif. from banning privately run US immigration detention centers

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Other states have passed similar measures, including Illinois, Nevada, New York and Washington

Immigrant detentions soar despite Biden's campaign promises

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

Migrants to replace inmates in a South Texas prison

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The move comes after Gov. Greg Abbott ordered that authorities arrest migrants who are in the country illegally and committed a state or federal crime

Jury to decide if immigration detainees should get minimum wage

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Jury selection is underway in a trial to determine whether GEO Group must pay minimum wage to detainees at its Wash. state immigration detention center

Ohio sheriff cites unorganized process, inspection demands behind decision to terminate ICE contract

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

US ends use of 2 immigration jails accused of mistreatment

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

NJ county ends contract with ICE to hold immigration detainees in county jail

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

Bill in Wash. state would ban private immigration jail

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

Fla. sues to stop Biden's immigration directives

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