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Press Release September 4, 2025

Tras Bloqueo Judicial del Centro de Detención de los Everglades, Grupos Prometen Impugnación

Los grupos conservacionistas continuarán luchando contra la apelación de los demandados federales y estatales contra la orden judicial preliminar en la corte de apelaciones

A heron takes flight over wetlands in the Everglades in Florida. (Brian Lasenby / Shutterstock)
Update September 4, 2025

We’re Fighting to Protect the Everglades from a Massive Detention Center

Florida and the Trump administration have been ramming through the construction of an immigration detention facility within the Florida Everglades, the largest mangrove ecosystem in the Western Hemisphere.

document August 21, 2025

Orden Cautelar (En inglés)

Orden cautelar por jueza federal, con respecto al centro ubicado en los Everglades

The migrant detention facility at Dade-Collier Training and Transition facility in the Everglades on July 4, 2025, in Ochopee, Fla. (Rebecca Blackwell / AP)
Press Release: Victory August 21, 2025

Judge Halts Operations at Everglades Detention Center with Preliminary Injunction

Decision means the facility must wind down operations in an orderly fashion within 60 days

En un fallo de 82 páginas, la jueza Kathleen Williams citó amplias pruebas que demuestran el daño a los Everglades causado por la operación de la instalación, construida sin la revisión ambiental exigida por ley.
Press Release: Victory August 21, 2025

Jueza Detiene Operaciones en el Centro de Detención de los Everglades con una Orden Judicial Preliminar

En un fallo de 82 páginas, la jueza Kathleen Williams citó amplias pruebas que demuestran el daño a los Everglades causado por la operación de la instalación, construida sin la revisión ambiental exigida por la ley

A heron takes flight over wetlands in the Everglades in Florida. (Brian Lasenby / Shutterstock)
Update August 21, 2025

Victoria: Jueza Ordena Desmantelar Centro de Detención en los Everglades

Florida y la administración Trump han estado impulsando la construcción de un centro de detención para inmigrantes dentro de los Everglades en ese estado.

Press Release August 7, 2025

Jueza Emite Restricción Temporal Que Ordena Detener Construcción de Centro de Detención de Everglades

La pausa durará 14 días mientras continúa una audiencia judicial sobre la moción de grupos conservacionistas para una orden judicial preliminar.

Press Release August 7, 2025

Judge Hits I.C.E Everglades Detention Center with Temporary Restraining Order

The pause will last 14 days while court hearing continues on conservation groups’ motion for a preliminary injunction.

A heron takes flight over wetlands in the Everglades in Florida. (Brian Lasenby / Shutterstock)
case June 27, 2025

Protecting the Everglades from a Massive Detention Center

Friends of the Everglades and the Center for Biological Diversity sued in U.S. District Court to protect the Florida Everglades from a reckless plan for a massive detention center to confine people who are rounded up in immigration raids.

document June 27, 2025

Motion for Temp Restraining Order & Preliminary Injunction, Everglades Detention Facility

Plaintiffs Friends of the Everglade and Center for Biological Diversity respectfully file this motion for expedited relief seeking entry of a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction to maintain the status quo during the pendency of this action seeking declaratory and injunctive relief to enforce the National Environmental Policy Act, Administrative Procedure Act, and state and local laws prohibiting the ongoing construction of an immigration detention center within the Big Cypress National Preserve in the Florida Everglades.

Press Release June 27, 2025

Grupos Entablan Demanda para Proteger los Everglades de Centro de Detención

El plan amenaza con socavar miles de millones de dólares que los contribuyentes estadounidenses invirtieron en la restauración del emblemático humedal ubicado en el sur de la Florida

Press Release June 27, 2025

Groups Sue to Protect Everglades from Reckless Detention Center

Plan threatens to undermine billions U.S. taxpayers invested in restoring Florida Everglades

document June 27, 2025

Legal Complaint: Everglades Detention Center

Friends of the Everglades and the Center for Biological Diversity sued in U.S. District Court to protect the Florida Everglades from a reckless plan for a massive detention center to confine people who are rounded up in immigration raids.

In the News: NOTUS May 8, 2025

DeSantis Wants State Control of Everglades Restoration. Elon Musk Could Help Him Get It.

Tania Galloni, Managing Attorney, Florida Office, Earthjustice: “Floridians, the country, we’ve invested billions of dollars in this project. The planning can’t be thrown off, where you don’t know what’s happening next year or the year after.”

In the News: Politico May 5, 2025

Trump EPA defends Florida wetlands permit program

Christina Reichert, Attorney, Florida Office, Earthjustice: “When you look at the language in the technical assistance process, it doesn’t include the things they failed to do at the programmatic level. There’s no baseline analysis. There’s no requirement to use the best available science. There’s no requirement for them to do an effects analysis.”

In the News: Politico May 5, 2025

Trump EPA defends Florida wetlands permit program

Christina Reichert, Attorney, Florida Office, Earthjustice: “When you look at the language in the technical assistance process, it doesn’t include the things they failed to do at the programmatic level. There’s no baseline analysis. There’s no requirement to use the best available science. There’s no requirement for them to do an effects analysis.”

In the News: Tampa Bay Times March 3, 2025

Tampa Electric rate hike appealed to Florida Supreme Court

Bradley Marshall, Attorney, Florida Office: “We think the commission got it wrong and look forward to presenting our case to the Florida Supreme Court.”

In the News: WLRN Public Media March 2, 2025

Florida Power & Light proposes higher rates over next 4 years. Consumer groups will contest

Bradley Marshall, Attorney, Florida Regional Office: “This would be the largest rate increase in United States history, and that’s why we’re fighting it.”