Frequently Asked Questions
Q:What is GEO Group?
GEO Group is a private corporation that provides correctional, detention, and community reentry services.
Q:What role does GEO Group play in the private prison industry?
GEO Group operates private prisons and detention facilities, often under contracts with government agencies.
Q:How much did ICE's private prison contractors spend on lobbying?
ICE's private prison contractors, including GEO Group, spent millions on lobbying efforts.
Q:What was the purpose of the lobbying efforts by ICE's private prison contractors?
The lobbying efforts aimed to influence banks to provide loans to these contractors.
Q:Why is the lobbying by private prison contractors significant?
The lobbying is significant as it highlights the financial interests and influence of private prison companies in the correctional system.
