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flag On Feb. 25, 2026, over 60 Leavenworth residents urged the city commission to approve CoreCivic’s plan to reopen a former prison as an ICE detention center, with the decision pending amid legal and community concerns.

flag On February 25, 2026, over 60 residents spoke at a Leavenworth public hearing as the city commission considered granting CoreCivic a special use permit to reopen a former prison as an ICE detention center. flag The decision is pending amid legal challenges over whether the company must reapply for a permit after a year without detainees. flag Supporters cited economic benefits and jobs, while opponents raised safety, racial justice, and past facility issues. flag The commission held an executive session without a vote, with a final decision pending.

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