Overview

• U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams ordered a 60‑day dismantling of the Everglades detention site and barred new intakes or additional construction.
• An Aug. 22 email from state emergency chief Kevin Guthrie said the facility would probably be down to zero detainees in a few days, according to recipients who confirmed the message.
• Governor Ron DeSantis said deportations will continue from the location, and the federal government has asked the court to pause the wind‑down order.
• State officials told Rep. Maxwell Frost there were 336 detainees during his latest visit, far below the announced capacity.
• Environmental groups and the Miccosukee Tribe won partial relief in court as separate lawsuits over ecological harm and reported deplorable conditions continue.