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Appeals Court Halts Shutdown of Florida Immigration Center

UPDATE: A federal appeals court has just halted a lower court’s order to shut down operations at the controversial immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades. The three-judge panel in Atlanta ruled by a 2-1 vote to stay the order from U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams, allowing the facility to remain open while an appeal is pending.

The decision comes after Judge Williams had previously mandated that the detention center cease operations by the end of October 2023, requiring the transfer of detainees and the removal of infrastructure. This ruling was a response to a lawsuit filed by environmental groups, including Friends of the Everglades and the Center for Biological Diversity, who argued that the center’s location in sensitive wetlands violated federal environmental laws.

Republican Governor Ron DeSantis’s administration has been under scrutiny since the facility was established on an isolated airstrip surrounded by wetlands, aimed at supporting President Donald Trump‘s immigration policies. The administration argued that the remote location serves as a deterrent against escapes, reminiscent of the infamous California island prison.

With the appeals court’s decision, the state of Florida plans to resume accepting detainees at the facility, pending the outcome of the appeal. The federal government has distanced itself from responsibility for the center, asserting it has not funded the construction or operations, despite Florida seeking federal grant money for its costs.

This developing situation has significant implications, as the detention center remains a flashpoint for legal and environmental disputes in the region. As the case unfolds, it raises critical questions about the intersection of immigration policy and environmental protection in one of America’s most sensitive ecosystems.

As the appeal progresses, all eyes will be on how this impacts both the detainees currently housed at the facility and the ongoing legal battles surrounding its operations. Stay tuned for further updates as this story develops.

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