The City Commission in Leavenworth, Kansas, has approved a permit for private prison operator CoreCivic to reopen and house detained immigrants. The decision comes amid a national push for new detention centers. The City Commission approved a three-year permit with conditions such as minimum staffing levels, ban the housing of minors, and a city oversight committee. The Department of Justice supported CoreCivice in legal filings, arguing that the city was attempting to interfere with federal immigration enforcement. The city argued that requiring a permit would prevent future problems. The legal battle was resolved in state and federal courts, with both sides arguing over the issue.