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Federal government buys two California immigration detention centers for $1.5 billion

Private prison operator CoreCivic sold two detention centers in Southern California to the federal government for $1.5 billion.

Published Jul 8, 2026, 6:40 PM EDT | WFMZZ

Private prison operator CoreCivic has sold two Southern California immigration detention centers to the federal government for $1.5 billion. The deal transfers ownership of the facilities from CoreCivic to the federal government.