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Claimant: Social Media
Claim: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement purchased a vacant, privately-owned prison for approximately $495 million after it was previously offered to the state of Minnesota for $75 million.
Rating: TRUE
Explanation: Public records indicate ICE purchased the vacant facility for $495.6 million roughly a year after CoreCivic offered it to the Minnesota Department of Corrections for $75 million. The Department of Homeland Security and CoreCivic said the federal purchase price was determined through a standard appraisal process using independent estimates of the property’s value.
Date: 11/08/2026
Last Updated on November 8, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check