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GEO Group.
American institutional facilities company
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GEO Group operates detention facilities for the administration, facing criticism while political figures defend immigration policies.Well supported12 reports8 developments inside
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ICE awarded GEO Group and CoreCivic nearly $1 billion in contracts, leading to public scrutiny and activist tracking.Some support2 reports
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Lawmakers, including Jim Costa and Alex Padilla, inspected conditions at a GEO Group facility near Fresno.Some support3 reports
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ICE is targeting individuals from Haiti while GEO Group operates an ICE detention facility.Some support2 reports
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Geo Group is running detention centers for ICE and has faced complaints with the FEC regarding campaign finance laws due to undisclosed dark money payments.Well supported5 reports
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GEO Group is operating the Rivers Correctional Institution facility under protest.Some support2 reports
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DHS is addressing international media inquiries regarding the operation of the ICE detention center at Adelanto by a private firm.Well supported6 reports3 developments inside
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GBI investigated an in-custody death at a detention center in Georgia run by GEO Group.Some support1 report
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ICE utilizes detention centers in New Jersey, specifically in Adelanto, which are managed by GEO Group.Well supported3 reports2 developments inside
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Inmates are being moved from Goulburn to the Junee facility, which is operated by GEO Group.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A border man was detained at the Junee prison facility, which is operated by GEO Group.Some support1 report
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GEO Group owns a staging facility in Alexandria, and Donald Trump designated Homan to border roles.Some support1 report
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GEO Group operates Delaney Hall in Newark under a federal contract.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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SPLC filed a complaint demanding the shutdown of a detention center in Florida, involving FDOE and GEO Group.Some support2 reports
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The Party for Socialism and Liberation criticized private prison operators, specifically naming GEO Group.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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GEO Group sold assets and properties in Southern California's Inland Empire and Adelanto while providing support services at ICE facilities.Well supported3 reports
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Louisiana State Police investigated and arrested a driver at the Pine Prairie ICE Processing Center, which is owned by GEO Group.Some support1 report
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GEO Group operates the Folkston ICE Processing Center in Georgia while city officials explore legal options to block the site.Some support1 report
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A law firm is representing GEO Group regarding a facility in Aurora, and a former general counsel had experience at the Denver International Airport.Some support1 report
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GEO Group operates a detention center in Aurora, Colorado, while facing a lawsuit from the New Jersey Attorney General and new state legislation regarding facility inspections.Well supported23 reports5 developments inside
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GEO Group began operating an ICE detention facility under contract with DHS.Well supported10 reports3 developments inside
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A GEO Group facility in Adelanto, run for ICE, is involved in a lawsuit regarding its operational conditions.Some support1 report
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GEO Group is running Adelanto detention center in California, while criminal complaints filed across multiple states are under review by CNN regarding cases in Arizona.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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GEO Group is running a facility under contract in California, involving the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.Some support1 report
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A West Hollywood resident is facing deportation to Guyana from the GEO Group facility in Adelanto, located in San Bernardino County.Some support1 report1 development inside
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GEO Group operates an ICE processing center in Bakersfield.Some support1 report
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GEO Group operates a detention facility in Clearfield County, governed by contractual agreements.Well supported20 reports1 development inside
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GEO Group operates detention facilities in Maryland.Some support2 reports
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GEO Group and Donald Trump are linked through donations and employment of officials.Well supported3 reports
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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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Eduardo Ortiz is detained at a GEO Group facility, with deportation to Africa as a potential outcome.Some support1 report
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GEO Group operates the Hudson Correctional Facility, which is owned by Highlands REIT Inc., under a contract with ICE.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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GEO Group operates the Rivers Correctional facility in Hertford County, North Carolina.Well supported7 reports2 developments inside
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GEO Group is reopening the Winton facility as an ICE Center, affecting Hertford County, while Chowan County partners with Albemarle District Jail.Some support1 report
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ICE processing center is in Tacoma, where Emily Randall is monitoring GEO Group's detention practices.Well supported4 reports
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DHS is under scrutiny regarding policies of the Trump administration, specifically concerning GEO Group operating ICE detention centers.Well supported3 reports2 developments inside
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GEO Group operates a center located in Conroe, Texas.Some support3 reports
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A collection of unrelated developments reported on August 9, 2026, including GEO Group's contract with the Trump administration, calls for abolition of ICE/DHS by Carol Lang, and Mikie Sherrill's status as a Democratic official in New Jersey.Some support1 report1 development inside
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GEO Group allegedly handles third-country removal flights for ICE.Some support1 report
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A detention center in Newark, New Jersey, was mentioned on May 27, 2026, involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement.Well supported7 reports10 developments inside
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GEO Group operates the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma.Well supported17 reports1 development inside
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GEO Group operates under a challenged state law in Colorado, leading to a lawsuit being heard in the city of Denver.Some support1 report
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GEO Group operates the Northwest Detention Center for ICE, with conditions deteriorating under the Trump administration.Some support1 report
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GEO Group, identified as ICE's biggest contractor, occupies a historic building in San Francisco.Some support1 report
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GEO Group experienced an operational incident at its ICE detention center in Aurora, Colorado, which was reported by CBS News.Well supported7 reports
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A detention center facility operated by GEO Group is running in Adelanto, located in Assam, and is subject to a proposed 50% operational tax while also being situated in San Bernardino County.Some support1 report1 development inside
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CDPHE investigates TB at GEO Group's Aurora facility, and Jared Polis requests a discussion with facility officials.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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A confirmed case of tuberculosis is being investigated at a GEO Group detention center in Colorado, involving the state health department.Some support3 reports
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The ACLU of New Jersey criticizes administration's resource allocation failures at a GEO Group detention center in New Jersey.Some support4 reports2 developments inside
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Haitian detainees died due to medical neglect at a GEO Group detention center in New Jersey.Some support1 report
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The operator of the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma donated heavily to Donald Trump's reelection campaign.Some support1 report
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Hakeem Jeffries called for reining in private detention companies, while Analilia Mejia invited him to speak in Morristown.Well supported3 reports
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BlackRock purchased a new stake in GEO Group and Deutsche Bank bought a new position in the company on August 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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GEO Group operates ICE facilities in Aurora, Colorado, while Hudson town council enforces land development codes near Denver.Some support1 report1 development 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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GEO Group operates the ICE jail facility Delaney Hall in New Jersey and faces pressure over private prison financing.Well supported6 reports8 developments inside
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What's reaching GEO Group
Events traced to GEO Group, step by step, newest first- GEO Group may face pressure as political focus shifts away from private prisonsGEO Group may face pressure as political focus shifts away from private prisonsPossible
- GEO Group's contracted operations may shift due to California's changing prison protocolsGEO Group's contracted operations may shift due to California's changing prison protocolsPossible
- Increased anti-migrant rhetoric may boost GEO Group's detention demandIncreased anti-migrant rhetoric may boost GEO Group's detention demandLikely
- CoreCivic's new detention contract may squeeze GEO Group's market shareCoreCivic's major ICE contract increases competitive pressure on GEO GroupLikely
- New Jersey's energy crisis may raise GEO Group's operating costsGEO Group may face higher operational costs due to New Jersey's energy crisisPossible
- Extreme heat in Bakersfield may raise GEO Group's operational costsExtreme heat in Bakersfield may increase GEO Group's operational cooling costs.Possible
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- Reduced police surveillance may impact GEO Group investigationsReduced police surveillance may impact GEO Group investigationsPossible
- DHS sale of detention facilities may shift contracts for GEO GroupDHS sale of detention facilities may shift contracts for GEO GroupPossible
- Increased surveillance spending may boost GEO Group's detention servicesIncreased surveillance spending may boost GEO Group's detention servicesLikely
Explainers that pass through GEO Group
GEO Group is a step on the way to someone elseAround GEO Group this week
News at the entities that move GEO Group most-
ICE StructuralOssoff released a report detailing medical neglect related to ICE operations under the Trump administration.Moves GEO Group
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DHS StructuralNPR investigated a detention plan implemented by the Trump administration, involving DHS policy officials.Moves GEO Group
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Donald Trump StructuralProPublica reported on Doug Burgum's financial interests and ties to Nvidia, following his service in Donald Trump's Cabinet.Moves GEO Group
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New Jersey StructuralResearchers from New Jersey and Massachusetts conducted a survey on November 6, 2026.Moves GEO Group
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Department of Health StructuralWGCU is partnering with the Department of Health to monitor and address health concerns in Southwest Florida.Moves GEO Group
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CoreCivic OperationalCoreCivic operates the Citrus County Detention Facility and provides services to the county jail.Moves GEO Group
Connections
The 40 strongest of 224, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
DHS Structural
GEO Group operates detention facilities and provides services under contracts and oversight from the Department of Homeland Security.
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Donald Trump Structural
GEO Group operates as a government contractor for the Trump administration, while Trump maintains financial stakes and provides political support.
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ICE Structural
GEO Group functions as a major private contractor providing detention and support services for ICE's federal immigration enforcement operations.
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Aurora Structural
GEO Group operates and manages immigration detention and processing facilities within the city of Aurora, Colorado.
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New Jersey Structural
New Jersey provides the operational jurisdiction and regulatory framework under which GEO Group operates its detention facilities.
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Adelanto Structural
GEO Group operates the Adelanto detention facility under contract, even after the federal government purchased the property.
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CoreCivic Operational
CoreCivic and GEO Group are direct competitors in the private prison and ICE detention market, vying for government contracts.
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Newark Structural
GEO Group operates and owns a detention facility within the city of Newark.
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North Carolina Structural
GEO Group operates detention facilities under the jurisdiction of North Carolina.
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Clearfield County Structural
GEO Group provides detention services to Clearfield County under a formal, ongoing contractual agreement.
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Tacoma Structural
GEO Group operates an ICE detention center facility located within the city of Tacoma.
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California Structural
GEO Group operates private detention facilities within California, which simultaneously attempts to regulate their operational conditions.
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Lopez Structural
Lopez was held in a GEO Group detention facility as part of the company's operational capacity.
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Colorado Structural
GEO Group operates detention facilities in Colorado under state contracts, subject to state regulation and oversight.
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Essex County Structural
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Washington State Department of Health Structural
GEO Group is subject to the regulatory authority of the Washington State Department of Health regarding health inspections.
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Federal Election Commission Structural
The Federal Election Commission regulates GEO Group regarding campaign finance compliance and donations.
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Gomez Structural
GEO Group operates a detention facility (Delaney Hall) where Gomez was held.
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Hertford County Structural
GEO Group operates and owns correctional facilities within the jurisdiction of Hertford County.
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El Salvador Structural
GEO Group operates detention facilities and provides services for immigrants and citizens from El Salvador.
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Florida Structural
GEO Group is based in Boca Raton, Florida, and its business interests are contingent upon the state's operational willingness and regulatory environment.
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Aurora Police Department Structural
GEO Group operates a detention center in Aurora, leading to police investigations into company employees.
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GEO Group operates the correctional facilities under contract for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
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MAGA Inc. Transactional
A GEO Group subsidiary made a financial donation to MAGA Inc. in October 2026.
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CDPHE regulates GEO Group by conducting health investigations into confirmed disease cases and demanding relevant facility and medical records.
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Congress Structural
GEO Group operates under the formal oversight and regulatory purview of the U.S. Congress.
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Department of Health Structural
GEO Group is subject to oversight and inspection orders issued by the Department of Health.
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Cory Booker Operational
Cory Booker has publicly criticized GEO Group regarding the conditions and care provided by the private contractor.
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Kristi Noem Transactional
Kristi Noem approved contracts for GEO Group.
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Citizens Financial Group Transactional
The financial relationship, which involved Citizens providing financing to GEO Group, is actively winding down and has been severed due to public and commercial pressure.
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Clearfield Transactional
GEO Group has a contractual agreement with Clearfield to provide detention services.
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Baker County Transactional
GEO Group signed a $101 million contract with Baker County/Florida.
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California Operational
GEO Group operates detention facilities within the state of California.
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Laredo Structural
GEO Group operates a detention facility located in Laredo.
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Phil Weiser Transactional
Phil Weiser initiated legal action against GEO Group regarding a state investigation into a tuberculosis case.
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Bank of America Transactional
Bank of America withdrew financial funding and backed away from financing GEO Group.
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Jeff Van Drew Operational
Jeff Van Drew inspected GEO Group facilities and provided commentary regarding detainee conditions.
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Corey Lewandowski Transactional
Corey Lewandowski allegedly sought or demanded payment/compensation from GEO Group.
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Emily Randall Operational
Emily Randall actively monitors and demands answers regarding GEO Group's detention practices.
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Jennifer Davenport Operational
Jennifer Davenport is investigating civil rights practices and alleged violations at GEO Group detention centers.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
1 eventOctober 2026
12 events- GBI investigated an in-custody death at a detention center in Georgia run by GEO Group.
- A border man was detained at the Junee prison facility, which is operated by GEO Group.
- GEO Group owns a staging facility in Alexandria, and Donald Trump designated Homan to border roles.
- SPLC filed a complaint demanding the shutdown of a detention center in Florida, involving FDOE and GEO Group.
- The Party for Socialism and Liberation criticized private prison operators, specifically naming GEO Group.
- Private prison operators GEO Group and CoreCivic are operating detention facilities in Louisiana.
- GEO Group sold assets and properties in Southern California's Inland Empire and Adelanto while providing support services at ICE facilities.
- Louisiana State Police investigated and arrested a driver at the Pine Prairie ICE Processing Center, which is owned by GEO Group.
- GEO Group operates the Folkston ICE Processing Center in Georgia while city officials explore legal options to block the site.
- A law firm is representing GEO Group regarding a facility in Aurora, and a former general counsel had experience at the Denver International Airport.
- A GEO Group facility in Adelanto, run for ICE, is involved in a lawsuit regarding its operational conditions.
- GEO Group is running a facility under contract in California, involving the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
September 2026
13 events- ICE awarded GEO Group and CoreCivic nearly $1 billion in contracts, leading to public scrutiny and activist tracking.
- ICE is targeting individuals from Haiti while GEO Group operates an ICE detention facility.
- GEO Group is operating the Rivers Correctional Institution facility under protest.
- Inmates are being moved from Goulburn to the Junee facility, which is operated by GEO Group.
- GEO Group is running Adelanto detention center in California, while criminal complaints filed across multiple states are under review by CNN regarding cases in Arizona.
- GEO Group operates an ICE processing center in Bakersfield.
- GEO Group operates detention facilities in Maryland.
- Pam Bondi lobbied for GEO Group before her appointment, while both she and the company were involved in the private prison industry.
- Eduardo Ortiz is detained at a GEO Group facility, with deportation to Africa as a potential outcome.
- GEO Group operates the Hudson Correctional Facility, which is owned by Highlands REIT Inc., under a contract with ICE.
- Bank of America backed away from financing CoreCivic and GEO Group, which also received nearly $1 billion in ICE contracts.
- GEO Group is reopening the Winton facility as an ICE Center, affecting Hertford County, while Chowan County partners with Albemarle District Jail.
- GEO Group operates a center located in Conroe, Texas.
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August 2026
15 events- A West Hollywood resident is facing deportation to Guyana from the GEO Group facility in Adelanto, located in San Bernardino County.
- ICE processing center is in Tacoma, where Emily Randall is monitoring GEO Group's detention practices.
- A collection of unrelated developments reported on August 9, 2026, including GEO Group's contract with the Trump administration, calls for abolition of ICE/DHS by Carol Lang, and Mikie Sherrill's status as a Democratic official in New Jersey.
- GEO Group allegedly handles third-country removal flights for ICE.
- GEO Group operates under a challenged state law in Colorado, leading to a lawsuit being heard in the city of Denver.
- GEO Group operates the Northwest Detention Center for ICE, with conditions deteriorating under the Trump administration.
- GEO Group, identified as ICE's biggest contractor, occupies a historic building in San Francisco.
- A detention center facility operated by GEO Group is running in Adelanto, located in Assam, and is subject to a proposed 50% operational tax while also being situated in San Bernardino County.
- A confirmed case of tuberculosis is being investigated at a GEO Group detention center in Colorado, involving the state health department.
- Haitian detainees died due to medical neglect at a GEO Group detention center in New Jersey.
- The operator of the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma donated heavily to Donald Trump's reelection campaign.
- Hakeem Jeffries called for reining in private detention companies, while Analilia Mejia invited him to speak in Morristown.
- BlackRock purchased a new stake in GEO Group and Deutsche Bank bought a new position in the company 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.
July 2026
3 events- GEO Group experienced an operational incident at its ICE detention center in Aurora, Colorado, which was reported by CBS News.
- CDPHE investigates TB at GEO Group's Aurora facility, and Jared Polis requests a discussion with facility officials.
- GEO Group operates ICE facilities in Aurora, Colorado, while Hudson town council enforces land development codes near Denver.
June 2026
16 events- GEO Group operates detention facilities for the administration, facing criticism while political figures defend immigration policies.
- Geo Group is running detention centers for ICE and has faced complaints with the FEC regarding campaign finance laws due to undisclosed dark money payments.
- DHS is addressing international media inquiries regarding the operation of the ICE detention center at Adelanto by a private firm.
- ICE utilizes detention centers in New Jersey, specifically in Adelanto, which are managed by GEO Group.
- GEO Group operates Delaney Hall in Newark under a federal contract.
- GEO Group operates a detention center in Aurora, Colorado, while facing a lawsuit from the New Jersey Attorney General and new state legislation regarding facility inspections.
- GEO Group began operating an ICE detention facility under contract with DHS.
- GEO Group operates a detention facility in Clearfield County, governed by contractual agreements.
- GEO Group and Donald Trump are linked through donations and employment of officials.
- Barclays provided financing and credit lines to private prison companies GEO Group and CoreCivic, contrasting their financing policies.
- GEO Group operates the Rivers Correctional facility in Hertford County, North Carolina.
- DHS is under scrutiny regarding policies of the Trump administration, specifically concerning GEO Group operating ICE detention centers.
- A detention center in Newark, New Jersey, was mentioned on May 27, 2026, involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
- GEO Group operates the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma.
- The ACLU of New Jersey criticizes administration's resource allocation failures at a GEO Group detention center in New Jersey.
- GEO Group operates the ICE jail facility Delaney Hall in New Jersey and faces pressure over private prison financing.