This bill, known as the "No Cages in the Everglades Act," aims to prevent the establishment and operation of immigration detention facilities in a critical ecological area. It specifically prohibits the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from obligating or expending any funds for the planning, construction, leasing, operation, staffing, or maintenance of an immigration detention facility located within or adjacent to the Everglades ecosystem . This prohibition also extends to contracting with any public entity for these purposes. Beyond the Everglades prohibition, the bill establishes a significant oversight mechanism by granting Members of Congress and designated congressional staff the right to conduct announced or unannounced inspections of any DHS or ICE detention facility. This right of access applies to all facilities, whether federally, state, or locally operated, and cannot be limited by contractual agreements. Furthermore, the bill mandates an independent inquiry by the DHS Inspector General within 90 days of enactment, requiring a comprehensive report on any facility in the Everglades. This report must detail the use of funds, construction processes, compliance with federal detention standards, detainee complaints, and an assessment of ecological risks and risks to individuals from natural disasters.