Adams County Health Department
Coverage of Adams County Health Department in the Nexus archive.
- Judge presses state and GEO Group over law meant to force health inspections at Aurora ICE facility
A federal judge heard arguments over Colorado's HB26-1276 law, which requires health inspections at the Aurora ICE Processing Center operated by The GEO Group. The law faces a legal challenge from GEO, which claims it is unconstitutional for targeting federal immigration detention facilities. The judge questioned the state's defense and the case remains unresolved as Adams County investigates a tuberculosis case at the facility.
- Weeks after health officials demanded access to investigate TB case, they haven't gotten into the ICE facility
Colorado health officials have not gained access to the Aurora ICE Processing Center operated by GEO Group to investigate a tuberculosis case, despite a three-week-old demand. ICE claims no active TB cases exist at the facility and asserts compliance with health guidelines, while activists and local leaders criticize the lack of transparency and consider legal action.
- State health dept gives GEO Group until Friday to allow tuberculosis investigation at Aurora ICE facility
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is demanding access to the Aurora ICE Processing Center and detainee medical records to investigate a confirmed tuberculosis case, citing barriers preventing a full assessment. The Denver Health Tuberculosis Clinic and Adams County Health Department report limited access to the facility and patient data, with media suggesting unconfirmed additional cases.
- Health officials confirm tuberculosis case at Colorado ICE facility; ICE denies any active cases
Adams County health officials in Colorado confirmed one active tuberculosis case at an Aurora immigration detention center operated by GEO Group, but ICE claims no active cases exist there. Health officials allege the facility has not provided required access to complete the investigation, while media reports suggest additional TB cases and quarantines.
- The GEO Group is blocking a tuberculosis investigation at the Aurora ICE facility, county health officials say
The Adams County Health Department reports that public health investigators have been unable to conduct or complete a meaningful investigation into tuberculosis at the Aurora ICE facility, which is operated by The GEO Group.
- Health officials confirm tuberculosis case at Aurora ICE facility; ICE denies any active cases
Adams County health officials confirmed one active tuberculosis case at Aurora ICE facility but reported the facility failed to provide required access for investigation. ICE denied any active cases at the facility operated by GEO Group, while The Guardian reported additional cases and quarantines.