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Coverage dated July 14, 2026 to July 17, 2026

Doctors stress testing, contact tracing needed to manage tuberculosis case identified in Aurora ICE processing facility

Headline from 9NEWS Denver

Public health leaders said the GEO Group, the private prison contractors that run the facility, is blocking their access to investigate the TB case.

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  1. 9NEWS Denver

    Health department investigating tuberculosis case at Aurora ICE detention center (opens 9NEWS Denver)

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    The Adams County Health Department said the ICE facility is not helping health officials investigate whether there are other tuberculosis cases there.

  2. Colorado Public Radio

    At least one tuberculosis case confirmed at Aurora ICE detention center (opens Colorado Public Radio)

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    Colorado Public Radio's feed description

    U.S. Customs and Enforcement denies that the GEO Group facility has any active cases of the preventable, curable lung disease.

  3. The Colorado Sun

    Investigation into possible tuberculosis spread at Aurora ICE facility blocked by private company, health officials say (opens The Colorado Sun)

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    The head of the Adams County Health Department says public health investigators have not been able to “conduct or complete a meaningful investigation” at the immigration detention facility in Aurora operated by GEO Group

  4. 9NEWS Denver

    Doctors stress testing, contact tracing needed to manage tuberculosis case identified in Aurora ICE processing facility (opens 9NEWS Denver)

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    9NEWS Denver's feed description

    Public health leaders said the GEO Group, the private prison contractors that run the facility, is blocking their access to investigate the TB case.

  5. Denver Gazette

    Tuberculosis case confirmed at Aurora U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility (opens Denver Gazette)

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    Denver Gazette's feed description

    The Adams County Health Department has confirmed one active case of tuberculosis disease in a detainee at the GEO Aurora U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Processing Center during a public health investigation.

  6. Colorado Public Radio

    Pressure on Colorado AG to force Aurora ICE detention center to allow a tuberculosis investigation (opens Colorado Public Radio)

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    Colorado Public Radio's feed description

    It’s unclear how many, if any, cases of the lung disease may be present, but state health officials are required by law to check it out.