Miami, FL – April 2, 2025
An intergovernmental agreement has been reinstated between federal authorities and the Glades County Board of County Commissioners, restoring the use of the Glades County Jail in Moore Haven, Florida, as a federal immigration detention and processing center. This agreement creates space for up to 500 additional detainees, significantly expanding immigration enforcement capacity in the region.
According to a statement from the Miami Field Office, the Glades County Jail will now operate as a central staging hub. Its strategic location will streamline transportation logistics and enable more efficient processing of individuals subject to arrest, detention, and removal under U.S. immigration law.
The move comes as part of broader efforts to enhance enforcement and removal operations in Florida, a region that has seen increased immigration-related activity in recent months. The expanded capacity is expected to support timely case handling and detention management, ensuring that immigration processes are carried out with greater efficiency.
This summary reflects immigration enforcement developments as monitored by BenEzra & Katz.