Department of Homeland Security buys two more detention centers in California for $950 million

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   DHS Buys California Detention Centers for $950 Million

   The U.S. Department of Homeland Security spent $950 million to acquire three California immigration detention facilities from the private prison corporation GEO Group. The transaction includes the Adelanto ICE Processing Center complex, which consists of the Adelanto West facility with 1,280 beds, the Adelanto East facility with 660 beds, and the Desert View Annex with 704 beds, bringing the total capacity to 2,644 beds. GEO Group announced the sale and stated it will continue managing daily operations under long-term contracts. The purchase aims to increase Immigration and Customs Enforcement control over facilities.

   Why it matters

   This purchase follows a similar transaction in July when the federal government bought two Southern California immigration detention centers from private prison operator CoreCivic for $1.5 billion. The acquisition spree reflects a broader federal push to secure direct ownership of detention infrastructure while retaining private operators for day-to-day management. GEO Group also increased its share repurchase authorization to $1.25 billion following the completion of the sale.

   What is confirmed

   • The Department of Homeland Security purchased three California immigration detention facilities from GEO Group for $950 million.
   • The acquired properties include the Adelanto West ICE Processing Center with 1,280 beds, the Adelanto East ICE Processing Center with 660 beds, and the Desert View Annex with 704 beds.
   • GEO Group will continue to manage the daily operations of the facilities under long-term contracts.
   • GEO Group increased its share repurchase authorization to $1.25 billion.

   What to watch next

   • Further announcements regarding federal acquisitions of private detention facilities
   • Updates on GEO Group share repurchase executions and financial performance
   Sources used for this update (14)

   1. Los Angeles Times — Department of Homeland Security buys two more detention centers in California for $950 million
   2. Bloomberg.com — US Pays $950 Million to Buy California ICE Jails From GEO Group
   3. The GEO Group — The GEO Group Sells the Adelanto, California ICE Processing Center Complex Comprised of Three Facilities Totaling 2,644 Beds for $950 Million and Increases Share Repurchase Authorization to $1.25 Billion
   4. Simply Wall Street — Is GEO Group (GEO) A Bargain On Its Detention Funding Narrative?
   5. StockStory — GEO Group (GEO) Stock Trades Up, Here Is Why
   6. The Seattle Times — DHS buys 2 more detention centers in California for $950 million
   7. www.latimes.com — DHS buys three detention centers in California for $950 million
   8. www.straitstimes.com — US pays US$950 million to buy California ICE detention jails
   9. www.latimes.com — Trump loves to bash California to rally the base. 'Let ’em take out' L.A. is just the latest
   10. www.arcamax.com — DHS buys 2 more detention centers in California for $950 million | News & Features | ArcaMax Publishing
   11. thedailybs.com — Homeland Security buys more California properties for ICE
   12. www.pdclarion.com — Homeland Security buys more California properties for ICE | National | pdclarion.com
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