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local24 days ago•86 min saved

Investigation Opens After Reported Stabbing at Northeast Ohio Detention Center

An investigation is underway at the Northeast Ohio Correctional Center after an incident involving detainees connected to CoreCivic’s federal partners. Police responded to reports of a stabbing on January 30, 2026; one inmate was injured and treated on-site before being transported to a local hospital and released. CoreCivic reported no staff injuries and said the incident remains under investigation, with no details released about the nature of the incident or potential connections to other events.

via WFMJ.com|

#corecivic #investigation #local

local-news6 months ago•9 min saved

Kansas City Sues Over Proposed ICE Detention Facility

Leavenworth, Kansas, a city historically known for its corrections industry, is embroiled in a legal and political dispute over plans to establish a privately operated ICE detention center, with city leaders suing the operator CoreCivic due to safety concerns and local zoning issues, amid broader national debates on immigration and incarceration.

via The New York Times|

#corecivic #ice-detention-center #immigration-debate

business1 year ago•1 min saved

Private Prison Stocks Surge Amid Trump's Immigration Crackdown

Private prison stocks, particularly Geo Group and CoreCivic, are experiencing a surge due to expectations of increased business from Trump's promised immigration crackdown. Geo Group's stock has risen 67% since Election Day, while CoreCivic's has increased nearly 65%. This mirrors a similar trend from the early days of Trump's first administration, although both stocks currently trade below their early-2017 highs.

via Axios|

#business #corecivic #geogroup

business1 year ago•3 min saved

Private Prisons Eye Profits from Trump's Immigration Crackdown

The Trump administration's tough stance on illegal immigration could benefit private prison companies like CoreCivic and Geo Group, which contract with ICE to detain undocumented migrants. Following Trump's election win, both companies saw a surge in stock prices, anticipating increased demand for detention facilities. During Trump's first term, immigration detention reached record levels, with private prisons housing 81% of ICE detainees by January 2020. The companies are preparing for potential expansion, contingent on congressional funding, as Trump plans a significant deportation operation.

via CBS News|

#business #corecivic #geo-group