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Jesuit Investors Criticize GEO Group for Human Rights Lack
2/10/2026
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Story summary
- Catholic investors, led by Jesuit priests, criticized GEO Group for rejecting shareholder vote seeking disclosure of alleged human rights violations at Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facilities.
- They allege GEO's operations involve poor conditions, including inadequate sleeping.
- GEO, an ICE contractor with detention centers in Texas and California, has faced scrutiny for lack of transparency and reduced human rights reporting.
- GEO says it engages with shareholders and complies.
