Aurora ICE facility

Immigration rights groups rallied outside the Colorado State Capitol, demanding increased state action on a stalled tuberculosis investigation at the Aurora ICE detention facility. The Adams County Health Department stated that GEO Group, the facility operator, refused to grant ACHD access needed for a state-mandated health investigation following a confirmed TB case. CDPHE representatives acknowledged evaluating options like issuing a public health order but noted it does not guarantee compliance.

A GEO Group employee accused of shooting at two protestors near the Aurora ICE facility, injuring one in the foot, has been criminally charged. The incident occurred at the immigration detention center, leading to legal action against the staff member.

A new affidavit details the suspect's account of the Aurora ICE facility shooting, stating he intentionally fired but aimed to scare protesters without harming anyone. Investigators report he admitted pulling the trigger but denied intent to injure.

Health officials are demanding access to the Aurora ICE facility due to a tuberculosis case. ICE has not confirmed whether public health officials have been allowed inside, and state and county health leaders did not respond to FOX31's questions on Saturday.

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.

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.