The **Glades County Detention Center (GCDC)**, located in Moore Haven, Florida, is a county jail facility primarily used to detain immigrants under contracts with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). It is managed by the Glades County Sheriff’s Department and has a capacity of around 440 detainees. The center mainly houses individuals awaiting deportation, including those classified as “flight ready removals,” who have completed their legal appeals and are scheduled for removal within 10 to 14 days[3][5]. Originally financed through tax-exempt bonds issued in 2007, the facility has a complex financial history. The IRS later ruled that, due to its reliance on ICE detainees (federal inmates exceeding 85% of the population from 2007 to 2015), the center should have been classified as a private business, leading to a conversion of its bonds to taxable status in 2017[2]. The detention center has a controversial reputation due to longstanding allegations of inhumane conditions and human rights abuses. Reports by the ACLU and other advocacy groups have highlighted issues such as racialized violence, sexual abuse, medical neglect, and the misuse of toxic chemicals within the facility. Over 35 civil rights complaints have been filed since the COVID-19 pandemic began, with some members of Congress calling for its closure[1]. In 2022, the Biden administration temporarily limited the use of the facility citing persistent concerns about detainee medical care, though it has since resumed operations with some inspection failures reportedly addressed[3]. Notably, the GCDC is considered by the IRS as a private detention center due to its operational model and funding structure, which is unusual for a county jail[2]. It remains a key ICE staging area in South Florida, facilitating immigration enforcement logistics. The facility’s operation reflects broader national debates on immigration detention practices, public-private financing of detention, and detainee rights[3][4]. In summary, the Glades County