Leavenworth City Commission Reads Special Use Permit for CoreCivic

After marathon meeting, CoreCivic moves closer to reopening Leavenworth prison

Leavenworth City Commissioner Holly Pittman listens to a CoreCivic official during a Feb. 25, 2026, hearing on the company's special use permit. If approved, the permit allows the Nashville-based company to reopen its prison to house immigration detainees. (Photo by Morgan Chilson/Kansas Reflector)LEAVENWORTH — Protesters chanted around city hall Tuesday evening to advocate against reopening CoreCivic’s private prison to house immigration detain…

Opponents of proposed ICE detention center in Leavenworth make final push as vote nears

Tuesday’s meeting was one of the last chances for opponents and supporters of the proposed immigration detention center to testify. Leavenworth, Kansas, officials plan a vote to approve or deny a permit request in the coming weeks.

Leavenworth takes step forward on CoreCivic Detention Center in contentious hearing

It was another packed meeting, where over 60 people signed up to speak during the public hearing portion.

Leavenworth commissioners hear hours of public comment on CoreCivic detention center proposal

Leavenworth city commissioners heard hours of public comment Tuesday night as they weigh whether to allow CoreCivic to reopen a former jail south of the city as a potential U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center.

Leavenworth city commission reads special use permit for CoreCivic

City commissioners in Leavenworth, Kansas, read the first consideration ordinance for a special use permit (SUP) for CoreCivic on Tuesday.

City to consider CoreCivic SUP tonight - The Leavenworth Times

John Richmeier/Leavenworth Times Leavenworth city commissioners are set to consider a special use permit for a private detention facility when they meet tonight. The SUP… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close The post City to consider CoreCivic SUP tonight appeared first on The Leavenworth Times.