10 Facts About CoreCivic

A Limited but Important Role in America's Immigration System

CoreCivic is a longstanding federal government partner that operates immigration detention facilities accountable to high standards for quality and performance. We recognize that immigration is one of the most complex and challenging issues facing our country. That’s why we want Americans to hear directly from our company and understand our role in the immigration system.

1. 1. For 40 years, we've partnered with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and its predecessor to make sure those in our care receive humane, dignified and respectful treatment while they go through the legal process.
   2. Our facilities are regularly subject to independent audits without any prior notice. They also are routinely visited by elected officials, immigration attorneys, community volunteers, and the friends and families of detainees.
   3. Our facilities are contractually required to uphold rigorous federal immigration detention standards.
   4. The Department of Homeland Security has found that private facilities like ours offer more than 24% cost savings to taxpayers.
   5. Not having private contractors would leave a major hole in our immigration system, costing taxpayers billions of dollars to build dozens of new detention facilities and hire tens of thousands of new public employees.
   6. We do not enforce immigration laws or arrest anyone who may be in violation of immigration laws. We do not know the circumstances of people when they are placed in a facility or have any say whatsoever in their deportation or release.
   7. We have a long-standing policy not to advocate for or against legislation that serves as the basis for, or determines the duration of, a person’s detention.
   8. We have never provided housing for children who entered the country unaccompanied by a parent. Unaccompanied children are the responsibility of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, which our company does not contract with.
   9. Our facilities are purpose built or modified to care specifically for civil detainees. This is different than other facilities that are used or under consideration for use in the detention system, such as temporary camps, local criminal jails, and other short-term options.
   10. More than 500 ICE officials are currently assigned to CoreCivic’s detention facilities. This includes full-time, onsite monitors who ensure real-time accountability and communication to address any issues.

CoreCivic plays a limited but important role in America’s immigration system. We care deeply about treating people in our facilities humanely and providing them with a safe, clean and dignified environment as they prepare for next steps in the immigration process.