It’s official: A dormant prison in rural Minnesota will become an ICE detention center
Summary
CoreCivic has signed a five-year contract to reopen the Prairie Correctional Facility in Appleton, Minnesota, as an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center for undocumented immigrants. The facility, previously closed in 2010, will hold up to 1,600 detainees and is expected to be fully operational by mid-2027.Key Facts
- CoreCivic purchased the prison in 1997 and closed it in 2010 due to less demand for state prisoners.
- The new contract with ICE is expected to bring in $75 million per year for CoreCivic.
- The prison will start receiving immigrant detainees by the end of this year.
- The facility can hold up to 1,600 detainees.
- Local opinion is divided, with some officials supporting the job creation and economic boost, while others oppose the detention center.
- The reopening is linked to a 2023 law referred to as “One Big Beautiful Bill,” which some critics say supports detention and deportation for private profit.
- The reopening will create about 450 new jobs in the region.
- Some state lawmakers have expressed serious concerns about the treatment and safety of detainees in ICE facilities.
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