Scott Shukart
speaker
14 appearances
2 recordings
1 series
first heard Jun 2026
last heard 4 Jun
Scott Shukart’s voice in public audio — every appearance, attributed to the second.
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About a third of immigrant detainees are in a facility run by GeoGroup.
In 2025, GeoGroup's profits soared nearly 700 percent from the year before.
Scott Shukart was a top official at ICE under President Biden.
He says the level of influence GeoGroup has in the detention industry is concerning.
He says that raises questions about potential conflicts of interest.
In a statement, the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees ICE, told NPR that David Venturella is a veteran government official who abides by all ethics requirements.
Maggie Anderson, NPR News.
About a third of immigrant detainees are in a facility run by GeoGroup.
In 2025, GeoGroup's profits soared nearly 700 percent from the year before.
Scott Shukart was a top official at ICE under President Biden.
He says the level of influence GeoGroup has in the detention industry is concerning.
He says that raises questions about potential conflicts of interest.
In a statement, the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees ICE, told NPR that David Venturella is a veteran government official who abides by all ethics requirements.
Maggie Anderson, NPR News.
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