Denver, CO, August 19, 2026 —

The state of Colorado has filed a lawsuit against the GEO Group, Inc., alleging the private operator of the immigrant detention facility in Aurora has failed to cooperate with a state public health investigation concerning a confirmed case of tuberculosis.

The lawsuit, initiated by the Colorado Attorney General’s office, aims to compel the company to provide essential information that public health officials state is necessary to prevent the potential spread of the infectious disease. The specific details of the information being sought by the state were not immediately available.

A confirmed case of tuberculosis at the Aurora facility prompted the public health investigation. Tuberculosis is a serious infectious disease that typically affects the lungs and can spread from person to person through the air.

The GEO Group, a private company, operates several detention facilities across the United States. The facility in Aurora is contracted by federal agencies to hold immigrant detainees.

The legal action highlights the ongoing tension between state public health authorities and private detention facility operators regarding transparency and cooperation in health-related matters. The Attorney General’s office has stated that obtaining the necessary information is crucial for safeguarding the health of both detainees and the wider community.

Further details regarding the legal proceedings and the specific information requested by the state are expected to emerge as the lawsuit progresses. The GEO Group’s response to the lawsuit has not yet been detailed.



Story summarized from the original created by John Daley on www.cpr.org, see more information here.

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