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Florida plans to build two detention centers for immigrants, one near Jacksonville and another in the Everglades, to support federal immigration crackdowns. Governor Ron DeSantis aims to add 5,000 beds by July, with costs reimbursed by FEMA. Environmentalists and human rights advocates criticize the plans, particularly the Everglades site, for its ecological sensitivity and inhumane conditions. DeSantis defends the remoteness, citing security benefits.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff