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Judge Approves Land Transfer for Trump Library in Miami

12/19/2025

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Judge Mavel Ruiz of Miami dismissed Marvin Dunn's complaint challenging Miami Dade College's transfer of land for U.S. President Donald Trump's presidential library.
The judge ruled that a subsequent public meeting satisfied legal notice requirements, allowing the land transfer to proceed.
Dunn mortgaged his home to support the case and was acknowledged for his commitment to community interests.
The land, valued at over $67 million, is now under the Trump Library Foundation.

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Judge Mavel Ruiz of Miami dismissed Marvin Dunn's complaint challenging Miami Dade College's transfer of land for U.S. President Donald Trump's presidential library.
The judge ruled that a subsequent public meeting satisfied legal notice requirements, allowing the land transfer to proceed.
Dunn mortgaged his home to support the case and was acknowledged for his commitment to community interests.
The land, valued at over $67 million, is now under the Trump Library Foundation.