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TB case at Aurora ICE facility prompts Colorado to seek court order against GEO Group

Aug 20, 2026·Location: Aurora, CO

TB case at Aurora ICE facility prompts Colorado to seek court order against GEO Group

Adams County Health Department confirmed a laboratory-confirmed case of active tuberculosis involving a detainee at the GEO Group-operated Aurora ICE Processing Center. Officials said GEO failed to provide medical records, patient access, and housing or movement information required to investigate possible exposure among detainees, staff, contractors, or visitors, prompting a Public Health Order on June 25, 2026 requiring compliance with Colorado tuberculosis investigation laws. ICE denied any active TB cases at the facility and denied violating any laws or guidelines. As a lawsuit between the state and GEO Group continued, Colorado health officials asked a judge in August 2026 to force the company to allow investigators to complete the tuberculosis probe.

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Aug 20, 2026Colorado state health officials asked a judge to order GEO Group to allow investigators to complete the TB investigation.
Jun 25, 2026Adams County Health Department confirmed a TB case at the Aurora ICE facility and issued a Public Health Order after GEO Group withheld required records and access.
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