The GEO Group, Inc. (GEO) is a publicly traded C corporation headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, that invests in private prisons and mental health facilities in the United States, Australia, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. The company's facilities
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Joel Gonzalez-Gonzalez, one of two men who escaped from a detention center in Aurora, Colorado, was recaptured early Friday. The escape occurred during a power outage, and local police were not notified in time to assist in the search. The second escapee remains at large.
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Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested on May 9, 2025, during a protest against the Delaney Hall ICE detention facility. Baraka, who claims the facility lacks proper permits, faces trespassing charges after attempting to enter the facility with lawmakers. His arrest has drawn significant backlash from local officials and immigrant rights advocates.
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On May 9, 2025, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested for trespassing during a protest at the Delaney Hall Detention Center, where Congress members conducted an oversight visit. The incident escalated into a confrontation with ICE agents, leading to accusations of assault and political gamesmanship from both sides. The situation remains under investigation.
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Newark Mayor Ras Baraka has filed a lawsuit against acting US Attorney Alina Habba and a Homeland Security agent, alleging false arrest and malicious prosecution stemming from a May 9 incident at an immigration detention facility. The lawsuit claims Baraka suffered reputational harm and emotional distress due to his arrest during a protest.