COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) – Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been considering opening several detention facilities in Colorado, according to the ACLU.
The ACLU said six potential locations were considered in Colorado, and two of those potential facilities were in Colorado Springs. Those locations were outlined in documents obtained by the ACLU.
Records said one of those locations up for consideration was at 2923 East Las Vegas Street in Colorado Springs. They said that the building has been closed since March 2020, since GEO Group, a private prison corporation, lost its contract with the facility.
The second location under consideration was located at 3625 Parkmoor Village Drive in Colorado Springs. Records said the building owned by the Baptiste Group was last used as a skilled nursing facility in 2024.
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The other locations under consideration throughout the state are La Junta, Hudson and two potential facilities in Walsenburg.
The El Paso County Commissioners, Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade, and Colorado Governor Jared Polis have shared statements with 11 News regarding ICE facilities in Colorado.
