CoreCivic.
US prison-operating company
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What's happening
Active this week
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CoreCivic operates the Citrus County Detention Facility and provides services to the county jail.Some support2 reports
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A facility in rural western Minnesota, which operates a defunct prison in Appleton, is involved in multi-billion dollar contracts and ships detainees to El Paso.Well supported5 reports5 developments inside
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CoreCivic is profiting from lucrative contracts with ICE, operating four facilities in Tennessee, and has sold lockups to the federal government.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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CoreCivic sold a prison facility to Immigration and Customs Enforcement for $495 million.Some support1 report
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Multiple developments in Minnesota include a federal crackdown announcement, CoreCivic selling a prison to the state, and political donations.Well supported3 reports
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CoreCivic owned the vacant Prairie Correctional Facility in Minnesota.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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CoreCivic and NL Industries are being compared as industrial investment options.Some support1 report
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CoreCivic runs the Webb County Detention Center, and an AP investigation reported deaths at a detention facility in Laredo.Well supported3 reports
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CoreCivic operates the Diamondback facility in Watonga, prompting criticism from the ACLU and Doss regarding conditions and profit models.Some support2 reports
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CoreCivic and Safe and Green Development are being compared as investment opportunities.Some support1 report
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Private prison operators GEO Group and CoreCivic are operating detention facilities in Louisiana.Some support1 report
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CoreCivic operates an ICE detention facility.Some support2 reports
One to three months ago
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CoreCivic operated facilities in California City and Otay Mesa, coinciding with increased ICE centers during Donald Trump's term.Well supported37 reports1 development inside
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Trump's oil and gas pledges benefit US stocks, specifically impacting Pfizer.Well supported131 reports40 developments inside
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CoreCivic received a buy rating and boosted price objective from Benchmark, while MarketBeat published consensus rating data.Some support1 report
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CoreCivic appointed a new CEO and Mark Emkes was appointed to chair the Board of Directors on September 25, 2026.Some support4 reports
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ICE moved detainees from Chicago to a hub facility on September 22, 2026.Some support1 report
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Barclays provided financing and credit lines to private prison companies GEO Group and CoreCivic, contrasting their financing policies.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Pam Bondi lobbied for GEO Group before her appointment, while both she and the company were involved in the private prison industry.Some support1 report
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CoreCivic operates detention facilities in San Jose, where Sanchez recently attended an interview.Some support1 report
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Bank of America backed away from financing CoreCivic and GEO Group, which also received nearly $1 billion in ICE contracts.Some support1 report1 development inside
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CoreCivic sold its detention facilities in Appleton to DHS, while local property tax changes affect the area.Well supported7 reports
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CoreCivic operates a detention center in Leavenworth, Kansas, alongside other unrelated local news stories.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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CoreCivic operates a detention facility in Estancia, Torrance County, as the town faces resource and governance challenges.Some support1 report
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Analyst rating reflects CoreCivic's financial performance.Some support2 reports
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Protests occurred outside the CoreCivic facility in Tipton County on September 2, 2026.Some support1 report
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CoreCivic offers services to reopen the Appleton facility for immigration detention services, and the city is seeking an agreement.Some support3 reports
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CoreCivic operates in the US market.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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Anthony L. Grande joins CoreCivic as EVP and Chief Development Officer, providing services in the US market.Some support1 report
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CoreCivic operates a facility in Dilley under scrutiny and faces pressure from caucus to close.Some support1 report1 development inside
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CoreCivic reopened its facility in Appleton, Minnesota, sparking political debate and academic scrutiny over detention risks.Some support2 reports
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CoreCivic is running ICE operations in Dilley, Texas, utilizing a former Appleton facility to support deportation agendas.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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CoreCivic operates the detention center in Columbus.Some support1 report
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CoreCivic operates private prisons in Conneaut, funded by the state of Ohio. The issues are compounded by inadequate hospital availability in Warren and body harvesting in counties like Trumbull.Some support1 report
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CoreCivic operates correctional facilities for government agencies.Well supported13 reports2 developments inside
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CoreCivic is running a correctional facility in Adams County, Mississippi, on behalf of ICE.Some support2 reports
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CoreCivic operates an ICE detention center in Adams County, New Jersey, under contract.Some support1 report
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The Administration purchased detention facilities from CoreCivic.Some support1 report3 developments inside
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CoreCivic sold a detention center to DHS for $238.4 million, raising questions about future operational funding.Well supported3 reports
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San Diego County has initiated proceedings to gain oversight of a private detention facility operated by CoreCivic.Well supported7 reports2 developments inside
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CoreCivic continues to manage the facility while San Diego County analyzes ownership change implications.Some support2 reports
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The Otay Mesa Detention Center, which was a CoreCivic operation based in Tennessee, underwent a public health inspection by the California Department of Public Health before being sold to the federal government.Some support2 reports
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CoreCivic approved a $500 million stock repurchase plan on August 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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Issues surrounding ICE detention and reform are being discussed, involving CoreCivic, political figures, and the state of Kansas.Some support1 report3 developments inside
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Various companies, including GEO Group, CoreCivic, and Energy Transfer, are benefiting from Trump's policies and political agenda.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Administration policy drives increased detentions as a specific city cooperates with federal immigration enforcement regarding companies like CoreCivic and GEO Group.Some support1 report
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CoreCivic sold several detention facilities across multiple states, including California, Minnesota, and Kansas.Some support1 report
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DHS seeks more beds in Appleton facility and CoreCivic partners with ICE for detention services.Well supported9 reports
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Royal Bank of Canada boosted its investment holdings in the shares of CoreCivic on August 7, 2026.Some support1 report
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CoreCivic operated the detention center in Leavenworth, which DHS purchased. Local oversight concerns are rising due to the federal takeover.Well supported4 reports
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Benchmark started coverage and set a buy rating for CoreCivic.Some support4 reports
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An investigation revealed that CoreCivic owns the Dilley detention center, which is being utilized to support a mass deportation campaign.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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The United States Department of Homeland Security is utilizing CoreCivic to manage immigration detention centers for the government.Well supported5 reports1 development inside
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Appleton City Administrator John Olinger discusses the failed prison operation in Appleton, where CoreCivic was operating, and the broader presence of CoreCivic in Minnesota.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Various companies, including CoreCivic, Delta Dental, and Acadia Healthcare, contributed to the campaign of Marsha Blackburn.Some support1 report
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Citizens Bank provided over $2.5 billion in financing to private prison operators CoreCivic and GEO Group, amid activist pressure.Some support2 reports
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Estancia is struggling to supply water to a CoreCivic facility.Well supported4 reports
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CoreCivic representatives attended a graduation ceremony in Hartsville on July 17, 2026.Some support1 report
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Citizens Financial Group ended credit facilities with private prison companies GEO Group and CoreCivic.Well supported16 reports
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Market analysts, including Benchmark and Northland, raised price targets for CoreCivic, noting that the company benefits from Trump-era tariffs and its operations in California City and San Diego.Some support2 reports
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What's reaching CoreCivic
Events traced to CoreCivic, step by step, newest first- Bernalillo ransomware attack may threaten CoreCivic's water supplyBernalillo ransomware attack may threaten CoreCivic's water supplyPossible
- Increased arrests may boost CoreCivic's demand for detention facilitiesIncreased arrests may boost CoreCivic's demand for detention facilitiesLikely
- How could Michele Tafoya's public safety plan affect CoreCivic's business operations?Tafoya's focus on crime could boost demand for detention servicesPossible
- High deportation volume may increase market opportunities for CoreCivicIncreased deportation activity may boost market competition for CoreCivicPossible
- CoreCivic may gain from expanded government detention operationsCoreCivic may benefit from expanded government detention operationsPossible
- Proposed DHS abolition could impact CoreCivic's detention contractsProposed DHS abolition could impact CoreCivic's detention contractsPossible
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- Planned Oakwood detention facility cancellation may reduce CoreCivic demandCoreCivic may face reduced potential demand following the sale of the Oakwood facilityPossible
- Board politics may change oversight of CoreCivic detention facilitiesPolitical shifts on the Board of Supervisors may change CoreCivic's regulatory oversightPossible
- Increased arrests and deportations may boost CoreCivic's detention demandCoreCivic may benefit from the surge in arrests and deportationsLikely
- CoreCivic may see increased demand from heightened immigration enforcementCoreCivic may benefit from increased demand for detention servicesLikely
- CoreCivic may face reduced demand as DHS abandons new detention facility plansCoreCivic may face reduced demand as DHS abandons new detention facility plansPossible
- CoreCivic may benefit from aggressive immigration enforcementCoreCivic may see increased demand for detention services amid aggressive immigration pushLikely
Around CoreCivic this week
News at the entities that move CoreCivic most-
Leavenworth StructuralMoore worked on BET's 'Rap City: Tha Basement' and Ben Richardson performed in Wyandotte County, which is covered by a reporter.Moves CoreCivic
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San Diego County StructuralHomeGoods is opening a new store and doubling its presence in San Diego County.Moves CoreCivic
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DHS and USCIS are scrutinizing applicants' tax records in Memphis for citizenship denials following a policy shift in Trump's second term.
Moves CoreCivic
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Donald Trump StructuralNPR investigated a detention plan implemented by the Trump administration, involving DHS policy officials.Moves CoreCivic
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Benchmark Mentioned togetherBenchmark began providing stock coverage for Deep Fission Inc.Moves CoreCivic
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Dilley StructuralA detention facility operates under the jurisdiction of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).Moves CoreCivic
Connections
The 40 strongest of 144, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Dilley Structural
CoreCivic owns and operates the Dilley detention center facility as a private contractor for ICE.
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Citrus County Structural
CoreCivic is contracted by Citrus County to operate and provide services for the county detention facility.
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Leavenworth Structural
CoreCivic operates a detention facility in Leavenworth and is subject to the city's fees and taxes.
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DHS Structural
CoreCivic provides detention and facility management services to DHS under ongoing federal contracts and regulatory oversight.
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Torrance County Structural
CoreCivic operates a detention facility under the jurisdiction of Torrance County.
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Appleton Shared context
CoreCivic operates and owns correctional facilities within the jurisdiction of Appleton.
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GEO Group Operational
CoreCivic and GEO Group are direct competitors in the private prison and ICE detention market, vying for government contracts.
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San Diego County Structural
San Diego County contracts, regulates, and oversees CoreCivic's operation of detention facilities within its jurisdiction.
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ICE Structural
CoreCivic operates detention facilities and services under contract for ICE.
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Swift County Structural
CoreCivic is a major employer and taxpayer for Swift County, providing essential economic support and tax revenue.
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CoreCivic provides detention facilities and services to the DHS under government contracts.
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Donald Trump Structural
CoreCivic's business model and demand are fundamentally driven by Donald Trump's political agendas and administration policies.
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Minnesota Structural
CoreCivic operates detention and correctional facilities within Minnesota's jurisdiction, engaging in state contracts and sales.
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board of directors Structural
The Board of Directors exercises strategic oversight, financial approval, and governance over CoreCivic.
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Memphis Structural
CoreCivic operates the ICE Detention Facility within the jurisdiction of Memphis.
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Columbus Operational
CoreCivic provides detention center operations within the jurisdiction of Columbus.
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Benchmark Mentioned together
Benchmark provides financial coverage, setting ratings and raising price targets for CoreCivic.
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Anthony L. Grande Structural
Anthony L. Grande serves as EVP and Chief Development Officer at CoreCivic.
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California City Structural
CoreCivic operates immigration detention facilities within California City under local jurisdiction and approval.
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Securities and Exchange Commission Structural
CoreCivic operates under the oversight and mandatory reporting requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Eloy Structural
CoreCivic manages and operates the Eloy Detention Center facility as part of its business portfolio.
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Estancia Structural
Estancia provides a critical water supply resource to a CoreCivic facility.
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SEC Transactional
CoreCivic is formally filing reports with the SEC regarding a corporate sale.
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federal government Transactional
CoreCivic sold a prison asset to the federal government.
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Mark Emkes Structural
Mark Emkes served as CEO and director of CoreCivic.
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Watonga Structural
CoreCivic operates a Diamondback facility located in Watonga.
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Cuba Structural
CoreCivic operates detention facilities within the country of Cuba.
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Congress Structural
CoreCivic's operational existence relies on the legal frameworks and funding streams established by the U.S. Congress.
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Tennessee Structural
CoreCivic operates facilities and is based within the jurisdiction of Tennessee, relying on state jurisdiction for its function.
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Flanagan Structural
Flanagan is currently reliant on CoreCivic as a backing entity within the detention center system.
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Damon T. Hininger Structural
Damon T. Hininger serves as the Chief Executive Officer of CoreCivic.
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Citizens Financial Group Transactional
Citizens Financial Group provided financing, credit lines, and banking services to CoreCivic, a relationship currently being terminated due to external pressure and divestment.
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Brian Todd Structural
Brian Todd functions as the company spokesperson for CoreCivic, establishing a functional dependency between the individual and the organization.
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department Structural
CoreCivic operates detention facilities contracted by the government department.
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Leavenworth Structural
CoreCivic operates the detention center located in Leavenworth.
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District of Columbia Structural
CoreCivic provides correctional services under contract for the District of Columbia government.
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Scott Bessent Operational
Scott Bessent actively scrutinizes and discusses CoreCivic's government contracts and business practices.
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MSA Safety Operational
Both companies are identified as peers actively competing within the business and safety services segments.
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company Transactional
CoreCivic was awarded a new contract with ICE, establishing a specific business relationship.
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Tom Kessler Structural
Tom Kessler maintained a 30-year employment relationship with CoreCivic.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
2 eventsOctober 2026
6 events- Multiple developments in Minnesota include a federal crackdown announcement, CoreCivic selling a prison to the state, and political donations.
- CoreCivic owned the vacant Prairie Correctional Facility in Minnesota.
- CoreCivic and NL Industries are being compared as industrial investment options.
- CoreCivic operates the Diamondback facility in Watonga, prompting criticism from the ACLU and Doss regarding conditions and profit models.
- CoreCivic and Safe and Green Development are being compared as investment opportunities.
- Private prison operators GEO Group and CoreCivic are operating detention facilities in Louisiana.
September 2026
11 events- CoreCivic operates an ICE detention facility.
- CoreCivic received a buy rating and boosted price objective from Benchmark, while MarketBeat published consensus rating data.
- CoreCivic appointed a new CEO and Mark Emkes was appointed to chair the Board of Directors on September 25, 2026.
- ICE moved detainees from Chicago to a hub facility on September 22, 2026.
- Pam Bondi lobbied for GEO Group before her appointment, while both she and the company were involved in the private prison industry.
- CoreCivic operates detention facilities in San Jose, where Sanchez recently attended an interview.
- Bank of America backed away from financing CoreCivic and GEO Group, which also received nearly $1 billion in ICE contracts.
- CoreCivic operates a detention facility in Estancia, Torrance County, as the town faces resource and governance challenges.
- Analyst rating reflects CoreCivic's financial performance.
- Protests occurred outside the CoreCivic facility in Tipton County on September 2, 2026.
- CoreCivic offers services to reopen the Appleton facility for immigration detention services, and the city is seeking an agreement.
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August 2026
23 events- A facility in rural western Minnesota, which operates a defunct prison in Appleton, is involved in multi-billion dollar contracts and ships detainees to El Paso.
- CoreCivic is profiting from lucrative contracts with ICE, operating four facilities in Tennessee, and has sold lockups to the federal government.
- CoreCivic sold its detention facilities in Appleton to DHS, while local property tax changes affect the area.
- CoreCivic operates a detention center in Leavenworth, Kansas, alongside other unrelated local news stories.
- Anthony L. Grande joins CoreCivic as EVP and Chief Development Officer, providing services in the US market.
- CoreCivic operates a facility in Dilley under scrutiny and faces pressure from caucus to close.
- CoreCivic reopened its facility in Appleton, Minnesota, sparking political debate and academic scrutiny over detention risks.
- CoreCivic is running ICE operations in Dilley, Texas, utilizing a former Appleton facility to support deportation agendas.
- CoreCivic operates the detention center in Columbus.
- CoreCivic operates private prisons in Conneaut, funded by the state of Ohio. The issues are compounded by inadequate hospital availability in Warren and body harvesting in counties like Trumbull.
- CoreCivic is running a correctional facility in Adams County, Mississippi, on behalf of ICE.
- CoreCivic operates an ICE detention center in Adams County, New Jersey, under contract.
- The Administration purchased detention facilities from CoreCivic.
- CoreCivic sold a detention center to DHS for $238.4 million, raising questions about future operational funding.
- CoreCivic continues to manage the facility while San Diego County analyzes ownership change implications.
- The Otay Mesa Detention Center, which was a CoreCivic operation based in Tennessee, underwent a public health inspection by the California Department of Public Health before being sold to the federal government.
- CoreCivic approved a $500 million stock repurchase plan on August 1, 2026.
- Various companies, including GEO Group, CoreCivic, and Energy Transfer, are benefiting from Trump's policies and political agenda.
- Administration policy drives increased detentions as a specific city cooperates with federal immigration enforcement regarding companies like CoreCivic and GEO Group.
- CoreCivic sold several detention facilities across multiple states, including California, Minnesota, and Kansas.
- Royal Bank of Canada boosted its investment holdings in the shares of CoreCivic on August 7, 2026.
- CoreCivic operated the detention center in Leavenworth, which DHS purchased. Local oversight concerns are rising due to the federal takeover.
- Various companies, including CoreCivic, Delta Dental, and Acadia Healthcare, contributed to the campaign of Marsha Blackburn.
July 2026
9 events- CoreCivic operated facilities in California City and Otay Mesa, coinciding with increased ICE centers during Donald Trump's term.
- CoreCivic operates in the US market.
- Issues surrounding ICE detention and reform are being discussed, involving CoreCivic, political figures, and the state of Kansas.
- The United States Department of Homeland Security is utilizing CoreCivic to manage immigration detention centers for the government.
- Appleton City Administrator John Olinger discusses the failed prison operation in Appleton, where CoreCivic was operating, and the broader presence of CoreCivic in Minnesota.
- Citizens Bank provided over $2.5 billion in financing to private prison operators CoreCivic and GEO Group, amid activist pressure.
- CoreCivic representatives attended a graduation ceremony in Hartsville on July 17, 2026.
- Citizens Financial Group ended credit facilities with private prison companies GEO Group and CoreCivic.
- Market analysts, including Benchmark and Northland, raised price targets for CoreCivic, noting that the company benefits from Trump-era tariffs and its operations in California City and San Diego.
June 2026
9 events- CoreCivic runs the Webb County Detention Center, and an AP investigation reported deaths at a detention facility in Laredo.
- Trump's oil and gas pledges benefit US stocks, specifically impacting Pfizer.
- Barclays provided financing and credit lines to private prison companies GEO Group and CoreCivic, contrasting their financing policies.
- CoreCivic operates correctional facilities for government agencies.
- San Diego County has initiated proceedings to gain oversight of a private detention facility operated by CoreCivic.
- DHS seeks more beds in Appleton facility and CoreCivic partners with ICE for detention services.
- Benchmark started coverage and set a buy rating for CoreCivic.
- An investigation revealed that CoreCivic owns the Dilley detention center, which is being utilized to support a mass deportation campaign.
- Estancia is struggling to supply water to a CoreCivic facility.