Rural town to turn closed prison into ICE detention facility despite resident pushback
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The small town of Mason, Tenn., has approved plans to turn a former prison into a migrant detention facility. 

According to the Associated Press, CoreCivic, a private enterprise, will manage the location after its contract was sanctioned. This facility, now destined to become a migrant detention center, was closed in 2021 following an order by then-President Joe Biden, directing the Justice Department to stop renewing contracts with private detention centers.

On Jan. 20, President Donald Trump rescinded Biden’s order.

Resident speaks during town meeting on turning former prison into ICE center

Darryle Dowell speaks during a meeting of town officials considering agreements to turn a closed prison into an immigration detention facility on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, in Mason, Tenn. (AP Photo/Adrian Sainz)

However, some of the townspeople’s ire may be because CoreCivic has faced $44.7 million in fines across multiple prisons, with the latest case happening in February, but it has had problems since 2022, including understaffing violations, the Associated Press reported. The outlet said it had reviewed documents showing that the company spent over $4.4 million to settle 80 lawsuits and out-of-court complaints about mistreatment, which included at least 22 inmate deaths.

As the Trump administration pushes to deport illegal immigrants, some states have moved to partner with the federal government to expand ICE detention facilities. This includes Florida’s Alligator Alcatraz, which recently hit a roadblock after a federal judge blocked construction at the facility. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has vowed to fight back. 

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An ICE agent monitors hundreds of asylum seekers being processed upon entering the Jacob K. Javits Federal Building on June 6, 2023, in New York City. (David Dee Delgado/Getty Images)

On Aug. 5, ICE announced its second state partnership, this time with Indiana, which will use part of the Miami Correctional Center for the “Speedway Slammer,” which will house migrants.

“Thanks to Governor Braun for his partnership to help remove the worst of the worst out of our country. If you are in America illegally, you could find yourself in Indiana’s Speedway Slammer. Avoid arrest and self deport now using the CBP Home App,” DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said in a statement.

Fox News Digital reached out to CoreCivic but did not receive a response in time for publication.

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