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Leavenworth Facility Sold to DHS | Kansas City News
CoreCivic just dumped its Leavenworth detention facility—worth $238.4 million—to the federal government, leaving the city blindsided and scrambling to protect its financial interests. The sale, part of a broader transfer including a Minnesota site, nullifies prior agreements that promised millions in impact fees to fund local services. Residents feel betrayed, calling it a “bait and switch,” while experts warn the federal government isn’t bound by city contracts or property taxes. Though CoreCivic may still manage operations under its ICE contract, that’s not guaranteed—and the city is now…
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