1. United States
2. Wash.
3. Letter

The reopening of the Lake County prison as an immigration detention facility operated by the for-profit prison company GEO Group raises serious concerns about transparency, accountability, and the prioritization of profits over humane treatment. Private prisons like GEO Group have a troubling track record of cutting corners on essential services, medical care, and rehabilitative programs to maximize profits. This profit motive is fundamentally at odds with ensuring the dignity and well-being of detainees. Furthermore, the lack of public oversight and limited access for independent monitors enabled by private prison contracts with companies such as GEO Group undermines efforts towards meaningful reform and oversight. I urge you to oppose the reopening of this facility operated by GEO Group and any expansion of private prisons or immigration detention centers run by for-profit companies. Our immigration system should uphold human rights and due process, not generate profits for private corporations like GEO Group.