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GEO Group Faces Legal Battle Over Detainee Wages

3/19/2025

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GEO Group, a for-profit prison company, is locked in a legal struggle over fair wages for detainees at its Tacoma facility. A federal jury ruled that GEO must adhere to state minimum wage laws, yet the company remains defiant, worsening conditions for those detained. This case could reshape GEO's practices across the country as detainee populations swell.

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GEO Group, a for-profit prison company, is locked in a legal struggle over fair wages for detainees at its Tacoma facility. A federal jury ruled that GEO must adhere to state minimum wage laws, yet the company remains defiant, worsening conditions for those detained. This case could reshape GEO's practices across the country as detainee populations swell.