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CoreCivic just dumped its Leavenworth detention facility—worth $238.4 million—to the federal government, leaving the city blindsided and scrambling to protect its financial interests. The sale, part of a broader transfer including a Minnesota site, nullifies prior agreements that promised millions in impact fees to fund local services. Residents feel betrayed, calling it a “bait and switch,” while experts warn the federal government isn’t bound by city contracts or property taxes. Though CoreCivic may still manage operations under its ICE contract, that’s not guaranteed—and the city is now racing to secure compensation before the federal takeover reshapes everything from legal rights to tax revenue. DHS says the move is about expanding capacity to detain “criminal illegal aliens” and keep communities safe, but locals are left wondering who’s really in charge—and what’s next for their town.

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