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Tom Steyer's CoreCivic Ties Spark Criticism in Gubernatorial Race

4/15/2026

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Tom Steyer, a California gubernatorial candidate, faces scrutiny over past investments in CoreCivic.
CoreCivic operates immigration detention centers.
Steyer acknowledges his financial ties to CoreCivic and calls profiting from such facilities a "mistake."
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond and other critics have intensified attacks linking Steyer to ICE operations.
A recent poll shows Steyer leading the Democratic field with 21% support.

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Story summary

Tom Steyer, a California gubernatorial candidate, faces scrutiny over past investments in CoreCivic.
CoreCivic operates immigration detention centers.
Steyer acknowledges his financial ties to CoreCivic and calls profiting from such facilities a "mistake."
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond and other critics have intensified attacks linking Steyer to ICE operations.
A recent poll shows Steyer leading the Democratic field with 21% support.