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Court Orders ICE to Allow Legal Access at Florida Detention Facility

Mar 27, 2026 · Fort Myers, FL

Court Orders ICE to Allow Legal Access at Florida Detention Facility

A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction in late March requiring ICE and the Florida Department of Emergency Management to provide detained people at the Everglades Detention Facility with access to legal counsel, confidential calls, and unscheduled attorney visits. The ruling was based on testimony describing systematic denial of access to attorneys and legal materials. The case, filed by the ACLU and immigrant rights advocates, could shape legal access standards at future ICE detention facilities.

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