NewsWLRN — South Florida NPR (Environment)July 29, 2026Miami-Dade
Federal government releases records on toxic hazards at former Homestead migrant shelter
The American Friends Service Committee and Earthjustice have reached a legal settlement requiring federal agencies to release over 20,000 pages of documents regarding environmental hazards at a closed migrant children's shelter in Homestead.
Read the full story at WLRN — South Florida NPR (Environment)Why It Matters
The release of these records provides public access to information regarding potential environmental health risks at a former federal facility that housed migrant children.
Key Facts
- The American Friends Service Committee and Earthjustice reached a settlement agreement with federal authorities.
- The settlement requires federal agencies to release more than 20,000 pages of records.
- The records pertain to toxic hazards at a closed migrant children shelter located in Homestead.
Who's Mentioned
personGuadalupe De La Cruz“Program Director for AFSC’s Florida program.”organizationEnvironmental Protection Agency“Agency that manages the Superfund National Priorities List.”organizationDepartment of Homeland Security“Federal agency required to turn over records.”organizationEarthjustice“Environmental law firm representing the plaintiffs.”organizationU.S. Air Force“Named in the 2021 lawsuit regarding FOIA requests.”locationHomestead Temporary Influx Shelter“The former detention facility in question.”locationHomestead“Location of the closed migrant children shelter.”personTania Galloni“Earthjustice attorney.”organizationAmerican Friends Service Committee“Immigrant rights group that filed the lawsuit.”personEmma Shaw Crane“Assistant professor at Stanford University.”