TB case at Aurora ICE facility prompts Colorado to seek court order against GEO Group
Aug 20, 2026·Location: Aurora, CO

Adams County Health Department confirmed a laboratory-confirmed case of active tuberculosis involving a detainee at the GEO Group-operated Aurora ICE Processing Center. Officials said GEO failed to provide medical records, patient access, and housing or movement information required to investigate possible exposure among detainees, staff, contractors, or visitors, prompting a Public Health Order on June 25, 2026 requiring compliance with Colorado tuberculosis investigation laws. ICE denied any active TB cases at the facility and denied violating any laws or guidelines. As a lawsuit between the state and GEO Group continued, Colorado health officials asked a judge in August 2026 to force the company to allow investigators to complete the tuberculosis probe.
Timeline
Sources
- Health officials confirm active tuberculosis case at Aurora ICE facility, DHS says no active cases
- cpr.org
- coloradosun.com
- Colorado accuses immigrant detention center operator of blocking tuberculosis investigation
courthousenews.com·Aug 19, 2026
- coloradonewsline.com
- Adams County Health Department Issues Update on Tuberculosis Investigation at GEO Aurora ICE Processing Center | Adams County Health
adamscountyhealthdepartment.org·Jul 14, 2026
- Health officials confirm TB case at Aurora ICE facility; ICE says person has been 'removed from the county'
denver7.com·Jul 14, 2026
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