Victory! CoreCivic Halts Plans to Pursue ICE Contract for an Immigration Prison in Uinta County

Private prison companies like CoreCivic put profit above lives, and an immigration prison would bring ICE closer to Wyoming’s Latino and immigrant communities, expanding its ability prey on immigrants and break apart families in Wyoming.

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Correctional Facilities Must Take Action Amid COVID-19 Outbreak

From policing, prosecution and pretrial hearings, to sentencing, confinement, and release, every aspect of the system must come under intense scrutiny for how it responds to this once-in-a-lifetime national public health crisis.

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Five State Elected Officials Need to Weigh in on Uinta County’s Plan to Build an Immigration Prison

As Uinta County Commissioners move forward with their plan to contract with a private company to construct and operate an immigration detention facility in the county, the ACLU of Wyoming is asking the state’s five elected officials to weigh in on the legality of the plan.

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Students: Know Your Rights

Students still have a voice in how they are treated by school and law enforcement officials.

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We the People: Pat Kondas

Pat Kondas is a retired university instructor, Red Cross volunteer, and ACLU of Wyoming supporter. Get to know her through our most recent We the People blog.

By Pat Kondas

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My name is Maru Del Real-Gwin: I am not a lawyer. I am an interpreter.

The asylum process is painfully slow. And without volunteers like Maru, it would be almost impossible.

By Pat Kondas

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Elected Officials: Don't Let MTC Lie to You

Management and Training Corporation is trying to profit off people in prison across the United States. Make it known that we won't fall for it.

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More Than Just Protesting

Immigration issues have been at the forefront of our national dialogue this summer.

By Sabrina King

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