CoreCivic Faces Challenges in Reopening Leavenworth Detention Center
In Leavenworth, Kansas, the CoreCivic company is facing obstacles in its bid to reopen a dormant detention center as an immigrant detention facility. The facility, previously known as the Leavenworth Detention Center, closed in 2021 after federal contracts with private prisons expired. Now, CoreCivic plans to reopen the site as the Midwest Regional Reception Center to support President Donald Trump’s push to deport undocumented immigrants.
However, a lawsuit filed by the city of Leavenworth is challenging CoreCivic’s proposal, arguing that the company needs to follow a formal process to receive permission before reactivating the facility. Former corrections officer William Rogers has also raised concerns about the dangerous conditions and mismanagement he experienced during his time at the facility.
CoreCivic has defended its plans, highlighting the economic benefits the facility would bring to the community, including job creation and tax revenue. Despite opposition from activists and some community members, local lawmakers, such as Republican Rep. Pat Proctor, have expressed support for CoreCivic’s proposal.
The legal battle over the reopening of the facility is set to be decided in federal court, with conflicting interpretations of local zoning ordinances at the center of the dispute. The outcome of the case will have far-reaching implications for the future of the Leavenworth Detention Center and the treatment of immigrant detainees. As the legal proceedings unfold, stakeholders on both sides are closely monitoring the developments and advocating for their respective positions.
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