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Uinta County Immigration Detention Center Plans Canceled

Uinta County Immigration Detention Center Plans Canceled

By /April 9, 2020 /Local News

CASPER, WYO. (AP) — Construction plans for an immigration detention center in Uinta County have been canceled after several groups protested against the southwestern Wyoming facility. CoreCivic was planning to build the facility for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to hold about 1,000 people in civil detention while awaiting deportation proceedings in Salt […]

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Private prison firms form advocacy group to rebut scrutiny

Private prison firms form advocacy group to rebut scrutiny

By /October 25, 2019 /Local News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Top private prison companies have formed an advocacy group to rebut a growing backlash from Democratic presidential candidates and other industry critics. The Day 1 Alliance announced its formation Friday. Tennessee-based CoreCivic will provide the group’s initial funding. Florida-based The GEO Group and Utah-based Management & […]

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