Jasmine Mooney

Jasmine Mooney’s 12-day detention by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) involved multiple facilities operated by private contractors. The Otay Mesa Detention Center in San Diego, where she was held, is managed by CoreCivic, a private prison company. CoreCivic faced criticism following Mooney’s allegations of harsh conditions, including cold cells, inadequate bedding, and limited access to legal resources.

In a statement, CoreCivic denied Mooney’s claims, calling them “inaccurate” and emphasizing compliance with federal standards. However, her experience aligns with broader concerns about ICE’s reliance on private contractors for detention operations under policies tied to Trump-era immigration enforcement. While ICE itself is a federal agency, CoreCivic’s role highlights the privatization of detention infrastructure in the U.S. immigration system.