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Booker Joins Letter Calling on Department of Justice to Rescind its Support for CoreCivic Lawsuit

Press Release

Date: Aug. 25, 2023
Location: Washington, D.C.
Issues: Immigration Criminal Justice

"CoreCivic, in contract with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), has held hundreds of immigrants in poor conditions at EDC despite sustained protests and legal battles calling for a range of interventions, including improved conditions, closure of the facility, and freedom for detainees. Based on reports from detained individuals and legal advocates, inhumane conditions at EDC include a lack of proper air quality, sanitation violations, overcrowding, inadequate medical and mental health care, and incidents of retaliation and abusive treatment by guards and staff. Despite extensive complaints, lawsuits, protests, and calls for action, ICE and CoreCivic are seeking to renew their contract for the sixth time and extend operations at the EDC after the expiration of their current contract on August 31, 2023.

We respectfully request that the DOJ rescind its statement of interest in the CoreCivic Lawsuit and stand with the citizens of New Jersey."


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