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Prairie Correctional Facility

Coverage of Prairie Correctional Facility in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 5 · 20:05 UTCMost recent: Jul 21 · 09:59 UTC
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ICEorganization2CoreCivicorganization2Appletonplace2Swift Countyplace2The Cureorganization1Andy Pearsonperson1Misty Butlerperson1Marist Pollorganization1Donald Trumpperson1U.S. Department of Homeland Securityorganization1John Olingerperson1Trump administrationorganization1
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  • POLITICSJul 21 · 09:59 UTCDAILY YONDER
    ICE Seeks “Zombie Prison” in Rural Minnesota

    ICE is seeking to reopen a defunct 1,600-bed private prison in Appleton, Minnesota, with CoreCivic, the company previously responsible for its 2010 failure. Community organizers criticize the rushed process, citing errors in the contract and lack of local consultation, while public resistance remains strong due to recent ICE operations in the region.

  • POLITICSJun 5 · 20:05 UTCMINNPOST
    Appleton prison seeks job applicants amid renewed federal interest in facility for immigrant detentions

    Appleton’s private prison, Prairie Correctional Facility, is seeking job applicants for warden and security roles as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security considers the facility for immigration detention. CoreCivic, the prison’s owner, has posted job openings but has not finalized a contract with the agency. The facility, closed since 2010, has been identified as meeting ICE requirements for detaining immigrants.