Office of the Colorado Attorney General
06/08/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/08/2026 18:22
Attorney General Phil Weiser statement on lawsuit challenging state law protecting the safety of immigrants in detention
Attorney General Phil Weiser statement on lawsuit challenging state law protecting the safety of immigrants in detention
June 8, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser released the following statement about a GEO Group lawsuit challenging a new state law protecting the safety of immigrants in detention facilities:
"There are disturbing reports about unhealthy living conditions at for-profit detention camps like the GEO facility in Aurora. Meeting basic health and safety requirements and being transparent about facility conditions are necessary for the humane treatment of immigrants who are going through civil immigration proceedings. We're committed to defending state law and protecting the safety of immigrants."
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