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Leavenworth Prison Sale Sparks Concern | Topeka News
CoreCivic just sold the Leavenworth detention center to ICE for $238.4 million — a move that undermines local efforts to ensure humane conditions and leaves the city scrambling as promised tax revenue vanishes. Once shuttered after abuse reports, the facility will now operate under federal control, sparking outrage from community groups like the Sisters of Charity demanding transparency and accountability. Meanwhile, CoreCivic is set to pocket over $500 million from recent prison sales, raising alarms about profit over people. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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