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Feds May Buy Tacoma Detention Center | Seattle News
Federal authorities may be eyeing the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma for direct ownership, sparking alarm among local officials and activists. A recent public notice sought contractors to run detention facilities near major cities — including Seattle — raising questions about bypassing state oversight, especially as Washington’s AG pushes for greater access. While ICE insists this is just market research, not a bid, it coincides with GEO Group’s rumored sale of facilities — and CoreCivic’s recent $2 billion deal with ICE — suggesting a broader federal acquisition strategy. Critics…
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