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CalMatterspolitics7 days ago
U.S. Government Buys Two California Immigration Detention Centers from CoreCivic for $1.5 Billion
The private prison operator completed the sale of the Otay Mesa and California City facilities on July 2. CoreCivic will continue operating both sites under existing ICE contracts.
rediff.compolitics50 days ago
Judge Orders Adverse Inference Against CoreCivic in ICE Detainee Death Case
A federal judge sanctioned CoreCivic for destroying video evidence in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of an ICE detainee. The company later reached an undisclosed settlement before trial.
nbcnews.compolitics61 days ago
Former Private Prison Executive Named Acting ICE Director
David Venturella, who previously worked at the Geo Group private prison operator and oversaw ICE detention contracts, will become acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement effective June 1. The Trump administration announced the move after the current acting directo…
Al Jazeerapolitics61 days ago
David Venturella Named Acting Head of ICE
David Venturella, who previously worked at GEO Group, will become acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after the current leader departs at the end of May. The appointment was announced by the Department of Homeland Security on Tuesday. Venturella has been o…
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