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Corporate owners of ICE detention centers report another revenue surge
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk Patrick Terpstra , WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· August 10, 2026
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Key takeaway The GEO Group reported a revenue increase of 15 percent, largely due to ICE contracts.
Companies operating ICE detention centers are experiencing revenue growth. CoreCivic and the GEO Group, which have government contracts, released their second quarter earnings reports recently. The GEO Group reported a revenue increase of 15 percent, largely due to ICE contracts.
CoreCivic saw a 27 percent jump in revenue. Further details on the earnings reports are available from the companies. More information on the companies' financial performance can be found through their recent announcements.
The revenue growth is expected to continue throughout the year, according to the companies.
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Category: business Published: August 10, 2026 Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News Reading time: 1 min
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