DeSantis justified building the center that he dubbed "Deportation Depot," by saying the Trump administration needs the additional capacity to hold and deport more immigrants.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis revealed on Thursday that state officials plan to convert Baker Correctional Institution in Sanderson into an immigration processing facility. The prison is 43 miles west

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the planned facility, which is expected to hold 1,300 beds, will be operational “soon.”