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Court Orders GEO Group to Pay $23M to Detainees

8/16/2025

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A federal appeals court mandated The GEO Group to pay over $23 million for underpaying immigrant detainees in Tacoma.
The court confirmed that detainees qualify as employees under Washington state law.
The GEO Group has been criticized for labor practices and human rights violations.
Issues raised include medical neglect and unsafe conditions at the processing center.

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Story summary

A federal appeals court mandated The GEO Group to pay over $23 million for underpaying immigrant detainees in Tacoma.
The court confirmed that detainees qualify as employees under Washington state law.
The GEO Group has been criticized for labor practices and human rights violations.
Issues raised include medical neglect and unsafe conditions at the processing center.