What we know:

Florida is rapidly expanding its network of immigrant detention centers. Governor Ron DeSantis recently announced plans for a third facility in the state’s Panhandle, following the planned opening of another near Jacksonville at the former Baker Correctional Institute, "Deportation Depot".

The existing Big Cypress Detention Center, nicknamed "Alligator Alcatraz", will remain open after a federal appeals panel blocked a previous order to shut it down over environmental law violations.

The backstory:

The growing network of detention facilities has sparked concerns from both environmental advocates and religious groups.

Sarasota United for Responsibility and Equity (SURE) is a coalition of local congregations and faith-based organizations, has been hosting weekly non-parti

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