Judge blocks part of new Colorado immigration detention center inspections law

By: Sara Wilson

Outlets: Colorado Newsline

Published: August 20, 2026

Words: 662

Last Updated: 3 days, 19 hours ago

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A federal judge Thursday blocked part of a new Colorado law that deals with inspections at immigration detention centers, at least until a contract between private prison operator The GEO Group and U.S. Immigration and Enforcement expires in October.

U.S. District Court Judge Daniel Domenico granted a partial preliminary injunction against House Bill 26-1276 after GEO, which operates the state’s only immigration detention center, sued over its constitutionality. Domenico’s order voids a section …

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