GEO Group in the headlines as private detention debates heat up; a reminder they’re a Boca Raton-based firm buying up prisons and mental health facilities. Publicly traded, no fluff—just the business.
The Department of Homeland Security has named David Venturella to succeed Todd Lyons as head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Venturella, who has returned to ICE after private-sector roles, is taking the helm as Lyons exits. The announcement follows a turbulent year for ICE and DHS, including protests and high-profile operations.