Summary
The Supreme Court in the United States decided not to allow the GEO Group, a private prison company, to quickly appeal a lawsuit. The case involves accusations that immigrant detainees were forced to work for only $1 a day at a Colorado facility.
Key Facts
- The Supreme Court ruled against the GEO Group, a private prison company.
- The case involves a lawsuit from 2014 about detainees allegedly forced to work for $1 a day.
- The facility in question is located in Aurora, Colorado.
- Detainees are said to have worked as janitors and in other roles for low pay.
- GEO Group argued for immunity from lawsuits, claiming its status as a government contractor.
- A lower court judge disagreed with GEO and did not dismiss the case.
- The Supreme Court ruling doesn't resolve the lawsuit; it prevents a quick appeal.
