Voters need to demand that this contract be investigated, since Tacoma and the surrounding area could have used that $ 1.5Bil for city infrastructure, and while members of our state congress and city council whine about this problem, as reported, it has been around for a decade… what took so long to get upset? ALL Detention Facilities need Oversight, yo
Bottom line:
The federal government has renewed GEO Group’s contract for the Tacoma ICE detention center for another decade at a multi‑billion‑dollar cost, despite ongoing criticism over conditions and oversight issues
FACTS:
Contract details
- Value: $1.5 billion total; ~$140 million per year
- Duration: October 29, 2026 – October 27, 2036
- Operator: GEO Group, Florida‑based private prison company
- Capacity: 1,635 beds at the Tacoma Tideflats facility
- Services: Security, maintenance, food services, recreational amenities, medical care, and transportation
Source: Yahoo, KUOW,
Lawmakers’ concerns: U.S. Reps. Pramila Jayapal and Emily Randall visited the facility and called for an investigation, citing lack of transparency, a reported single‑bid process, and potential limits on state oversight
GEO Group has run the Northwest ICE Processing Center since 2005
The renewal follows the expiration of its previous 10‑year contract last year – Yahoo Finance
The deal comes amid ongoing scrutiny over detainee conditions, including reports of poor food quality, inadequate medical care, water quality issues, and delayed prescription access – KUOW
