Glades County Detention Center — Moore Haven FL
Overview
The Glades County Detention Center is located at the Glades County Jail in Moore Haven, Florida. On April 3, 2025, ICE announced the reinstatement of an intergovernmental service agreement (IGSA) with the Glades County Board of County Commissioners, reestablishing federal immigration processing and creating up to 500 additional beds.
Key Details
- IGSA reinstated: April 3, 2025
- Capacity: Up to 500 beds
- Operator: Glades County
- Contract type: IGSA (intergovernmental service agreement)
Deaths in Custody
A 19-year-old Mexican immigrant died in ICE custody at the Glades County Detention Center, drawing media attention to conditions at the facility.
Context
Glades County is part of the broader Florida IGSA network that includes Baker County and Bradford County, through which the state provides county jail beds for ICE detention. These IGSA agreements — often facilitated by firms like Sabot Consulting — are a key mechanism for expanding detention capacity without federal facility construction.