A group of former employees at a federal prison in Leavenworth has accused CoreCivic, the private prison company managing the facility, of creating unsafe working conditions that contributed to a violent incident nearly resulting in a fatal attack. The allegations come as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has reopened the prison, known for its harsh reputation, and contracted CoreCivic to oversee its operations once again. Workers claim systemic failures put staff and inmates at risk, raising concerns about accountability and operational oversight in privately run detention centers. The report highlights ongoing debates over the role of for-profit companies in managing correctional facilities.
At Leavenworth, former workers say CoreCivic made conditions dangerous, which led to a near-death attack. The post ICE Revives Former “Hellhole” Prison — And Hires the Same Company To Run It appeared first on The Intercept.
