Trial Set for Long‑Running Geo Group Forced‑Labor Lawsuit at Aurora Detention Center
After more than a decade of legal battles, a federal lawsuit accusing the private prison operator Geo Group of forcing detainees to work without proper pay is finally heading to trial. The case, first filed in 2012, alleges that the Aurora detention center—located just east of downtown—used inmate labor for tasks ranging from facility maintenance to manufacturing, violating federal labor standards.
For Aurora residents, the trial brings renewed focus to a facility that sits on the edge of the city’s growing business corridor. Local officials have repeatedly asked Geo Group for transparency, and community groups have called for greater oversight of private‑prison contracts. “Our neighborhood deserves to know how this center operates and whether it respects basic human rights,” said Aurora City Councilmember Maria López.
The upcoming courtroom showdown will examine contracts, payroll records, and testimonies from former detainees who say they were compelled to work long hours for pennies. If the plaintiffs prevail, the ruling could set a precedent that impacts not only the Aurora site but also the dozens of other Geo Group facilities across the country.
Stay tuned to Aurora’s local news outlets for live updates, court dates, and what the outcome could mean for our community’s safety and reputation. For the full story, read the Denver Post article [here](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMieEFVX3lxTE5FR1RHam02bmNvYzVFT21CVktBd2JLSlVzdXhVV1I0WWJoMzR3Wnd0b2FnX29hYUd5LU1VS1M4MDZwUGFKejZEVFB6b1BiMEx2dzRYaF9aSmczR19HV0c3T0ZQREV5Q0g5THJ1SUwzaUttRDBVZ0hTcQ?oc=5).
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