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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.
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.
The decision is pending amid legal challenges over whether the company must reapply for a permit after a year without detainees.
Supporters cited economic benefits and jobs, while opponents raised safety, racial justice, and past facility issues.
The commission held an executive session without a vote, with a final decision pending.
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El 25 de febrero de 2026, más de 60 residentes de Leavenworth instaron a la comisión municipal a aprobar el plan de CoreCivic para reabrir una antigua prisión como centro de detención de ICE, con la decisión pendiente en medio de preocupaciones legales y comunitarias.