Overview

• DHS confirmed Florida was awarded its full $608 million request for detention costs, with FEMA still required to review expenses before releasing any payments.
• A federal judge ordered a 60-day wind-down in August over likely environmental violations, but the 11th Circuit stayed that order and warned an environmental impact statement may be required once federal funds are committed.
• Environmental and tribal plaintiffs, including the Center for Biological Diversity and the Miccosukee Tribe, say the reimbursement strengthens their case that the facility must undergo federal review.
• Separate civil-rights cases continue over detainee treatment and access to counsel, as a newly disclosed handbook outlines strict rules and segregation practices that contrast with reports of unsanitary conditions.
• Florida has contracted and spent hundreds of millions on the Everglades site and has opened additional state-run detention facilities such as Baker County, which President Trump has promoted as a model during his July tour.