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.” – AG Weiser