Facility
private-prison
Operational
California City Immigration Processing Center (CoreCivic)
Kern, CA
2,560
Bed capacity
Operator: CoreCivic
Overview
The California City Immigration Processing Center is a 2,560-bed CoreCivic facility and one of the largest private ICE detention centers in the country. CoreCivic transitioned into a longer-term definitized two-year contract with ICE. The facility began receiving detainees on August 27, 2025.
Key Details
- Capacity: 2,560 beds
- Operator: CoreCivic
- Contract: Two-year definitized ICE contract
- Began receiving detainees: August 27, 2025
- Expected annual revenue: ~$100 million (at stabilized occupancy)
- Previous status: Previously underutilized due to COVID-related court case
Financial Significance
At stabilized occupancy, California City alone generates approximately $100 million annually for CoreCivic, making it one of the most lucrative single facilities in the private detention industry.