The federal immigration processing center at the former Rivers Prison facility in Winton, North Carolina, will partially open on November 1, officials confirmed. Enlace Latino NC  Caroline Stephenson, executive director of the community organization The Cultivator.

The establishment, which is owned by GEO Group, has the capacity to accommodate 1,320 people.

“Yes, we have information that it will partially open on November 1 and be fully open on December 1,” Stephenson stated.

Rivers is located in Hertford County, in northeastern North Carolina, 2 hours from the city of Raleigh.

They are calling for a vigil

Several organizations that oppose the opening of the immigration detention center in Winton called for a vigil on Saturday, October 24.

The event will take place from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm, in front of the Hertford County Court, located at 119 Justice Drive.

Participating organizations include The Cultivator, Fuerza Triad, Durham Congregations in Action, and the North Carolina Council of Churches.

5-year contract

GEO Group announced on Wednesday, July 29, the signing of a five-year contract with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

The contract includes, among other provisions, the exclusive use of the facilities by ICE and the provision of security, maintenance and food services.

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ICE detention center in Winton to partially open on November 1

by Walter Gomez, Enlace Latino NC
October 16, 2026

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