GEO Group secures $70M ICE contract for Michigan center

The GEO Group has entered into a contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to activate a federal immigration processing center at its 1,800-bed North Lake Facility in Baldwin, Michigan. This facility is expected to generate over $70 million in annual revenue in its first year, with GEO anticipating a long-term contract with ICE to be finalized in the coming months. The agreement coincides with ongoing efforts by the Trump administration to enhance immigration enforcement amid increasing pressures on ICE's detention capacity. Legal and civil rights groups have criticized the administration's use of laws to justify certain deportations and expanded detention efforts. GEO, a major private prison operator in the U.S., emphasizes its long-standing partnership with ICE and readiness to support federal immigration priorities. The North Lake Facility was previously a significant employer in the area before its closure in 2022 due to a federal executive order aimed at reducing reliance on private prisons.