Leavenworth Approves CoreCivic Prison Reopening
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Leavenworth city commissioners approved a special use permit for CoreCivic to reopen its private prison, housing immigration detainees under a $60 million annual contract with ICE. The decision followed legal battles and public protests, with commissioners citing fiscal risks and opponents raising concerns over detainee safety and community impacts. CoreCivic promises safe and transparent operations, but local advocates vow to push for accountability.
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