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Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions |  | 3 Months Ended
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Sep. 09, 2017 Claim | Mar. 31, 2021 USD ($) facility Installment
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Estimate of possible loss |  | $ 19.4
Number of deferred payment installment related to payroll taxes | Installment |  | 2
Deferred payment related to payroll taxes amount |  | $ 42.1
Estimated construction existing active capital projects cost |  | 47.5
Cost already spent on existing active capital projects |  | 34.6
Remaining capital required for existing active capital projects |  | $ 12.9
Number of marketed idle facilities | facility |  | 8
Pending Litigation | Immigration Detainees Against Company |  |
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Number of claims filed | Claim | 3 |
WASHINGTON | Pending Litigation | Immigration Detainees Against Company |  |
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Number of claims filed | Claim | 2 |
CALIFORNIA | Pending Litigation | Immigration Detainees Against Company |  |
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Number of claims filed | Claim | 1 |

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