The Florida administration under Governor Ron DeSantis is initiating the establishment of a second immigration detention facility at the Baker Correctional Institution. This new center, slated to open amidst ongoing federal legal decisions regarding an existing facility at an Everglades airstrip, will initially provide 1,300 beds with potential expansion to 2,000. DeSantis cites increased demand for holding and deportation capacities, referencing the Trump administration's needs. He expresses confidence that the new facility will effectively serve this demand.
Florida's Republican Governor Ron DeSantis is preparing to open a second immigration detention facility at Baker Correctional Institution, with an eventual capacity of up to 2,000 beds.
DeSantis emphasized the need for additional facilities by stating, "There is a demand for this. I'm confident it will be filled."
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