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GEO Group Faces Legal Battle Over Detainee Wages

3/26/2025

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GEO Group, a for-profit prison company, is embroiled in a legal battle in Tacoma, Washington, after refusing to pay detainees the state minimum wage for their cleaning labor. Despite a federal jury siding with the state, GEO persists in its appeals. This case could reshape its operations across the country as ICE detainee numbers soar.

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Story summary

GEO Group, a for-profit prison company, is embroiled in a legal battle in Tacoma, Washington, after refusing to pay detainees the state minimum wage for their cleaning labor. Despite a federal jury siding with the state, GEO persists in its appeals. This case could reshape its operations across the country as ICE detainee numbers soar.