The $30 million toe in the water: Adelanto ICE Facility's private operator, GEO Group, deflects to ICE

The GEO Group, the private prison company that owns and operates the Adelanto ICE facilities, directed questions about retaliation claims to ICE. ICE, in turn, referred the Southern California News Group to the Department of Homeland Security.

DHS officials claimed: "There is no hunger strike at Adelanto, and no one is being abused.Members of Congress should be looking after the needs of their American citizen constituents rather than creating divisive false media narratives."

However, the facility's operator, GEO Group,has a history of controversy, with a multimillion-dollar contract with ICE.

Why 4,000 unsold units became the prize: The hunger strike's demands

The hunger strike began around mid-May with roughly forty participants protesting alleged inhumane treatment. Days later, an additional twenty individuals detained at the nearby Desert View Annex joined the strike.

Their demands include adequate medical and mental healthcare, nutritious food, bond reform, accountability for deaths in ICE custody, and the closure of the Adelanto ICE facilities.

Despite the alleged retaliation this week,some hunger strikers continue their protest.

Who is the unnamed buyer? The facility's management and the Department of Homeland Security's silence

ICE, in turn, referred the Southern California News Group to the Department of Homeland Security. dHS did not respond to repeated requests for comment.

The facility's management has been accused of mismanagement and abuse of detainees.

What auditors flagged in the May filing: The GEO Group's financials

The GEO Group, the private prison company that owns and operates the Adelanto ICE facilities, has a history of financial issues, including a lawsuit filed against them in 2020.

The company's financials have been audited by various organizations, including the U.S. Department of Justice in 2020.

A familiar pattern from the 2019 crash: The GEO Group's history of controversy

The GEO Group, the private prison company that owns and operates the Adelanto ICE facilities, has a history of controversy, including a lawsuit filed against them in 2019.

The company has been criticized for their financial practices and their treatment of detainees.