Kansas Court of Appeals rules CoreCivic can’t house ICE detainees without Leavenworth permit

By: Morgan Chilson

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: February 27, 2026

Words: 640

Last Updated: 1 week, 5 days ago

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TOPEKA — CoreCivic can’t house immigration detainees before reaching an agreement with the city of Leavenworth on reopening its private prison, the Kansas Court of Appeals ruled Friday when it upheld a lower court’s decision.

“There is nothing to suggest that CoreCivic is being singled out here,” the Court of Appeals decision said. “The City is merely attempting to enforce its zoning regulations that impose requirements on every entity regardless of its status as a …

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