ICE Awards Immigration Detention Contracts Before New Law Bans Them

California is moving to ban private immigration detention centers with a new law signed by Governor Gavin Newsom. The law prohibits new contracts for private prisons and aims to end over-incarceration. Currently, four private prisons operated by GEO Group will be shut down after their contracts expire. However, there is a conflict between state and federal laws regarding immigration detention. Additionally, Newsom has signed a law providing government-subsidized healthcare to some immigrants living illegally in the US.

What is the primary reason Governor Gavin Newsom wants to end private prisons in California?

• They are too expensive to maintain.

• They contribute to over-incarceration.

• They are not profitable.

• They are not secure enough.

How many private prisons are currently operating in California?

• Five

• Four

• Three

• Two

Which company operates all the private prisons in California?

• The GEO Group

• Management & Training Corporation

• GEO Group

• CoreCivic

What is the total value of the contracts awarded to private prison companies that last until 2024?

• $5.5 billion

• $6.8 billion

• $7.2 billion

• $8.0 billion

What additional benefit does the new law signed by Newsom provide to some immigrants?

• Free housing

• Employment opportunities

• Education grants

• Government-subsidized healthcare