A stunning victory unfolded in Miami as a judge tossed out a challenge to a college’s decision to hand over valuable downtown property for President Donald Trump’s future presidential library.
As reported by Newsmax, the decision came after a local activist, Marvin Dunn, filed a lawsuit against Miami Dade College, claiming the board failed to provide proper public notice and breached Florida’s open government law during a September vote to transfer nearly 3 acres of prime real estate.
The land, valued at over $67 million by the Miami-Dade County property appraiser in 2025, sits on one of the last undeveloped stretches of Biscayne Boulevard. Initial concerns about transparency seemed valid when Circuit Judge Mavel Ruiz temporarily halted the transfer in October, setting a trial for next August. Yet, after the college board revoted earlier this month in a lengthy public meeting packed with heated testimony, Ruiz dismissed Dunn’s complaint without prejudice on Thursday.
The judge made it crystal clear her ruling hinged on legal technicalities, not personal or political bias. She stated, “This court is not deciding whether this is wise, whether the transaction is appropriate for one president or another, or for a library, or for a petting zoo.”
Her words cut through the noise, reminding everyone that courts aren’t arenas for ideological battles. If only more judges stuck to such sharp, no-nonsense reasoning instead of bending to the winds of public opinion or progressive pressure.
College attorneys, including Jennifer Hernandez, argued the board never broke state law, but even if a misstep occurred, the revote fixed it. Hernandez noted, “The board has redone the vote just as plaintiff asked, and has considered this anew, truly deliberated on it and has again conveyed the land to the state.”
Real estate experts have pegged this parcel as a goldmine, potentially worth hundreds of millions more than its current appraisal. One specialist called it a “cash cow” under local zoning that favors towering condo developments, raising questions about whether a library is the highest and best use.
Such a location could transform into a revenue engine for the city, yet here we are, dedicating it to a monument of national significance. Perhaps preserving history and honoring a leader who reshaped American politics carries a value beyond mere dollars.
The process saw the land first transferred to a fund under Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet after the initial September vote. Subsequently, GOP officials handed it over to the foundation for Trump’s library, effectively placing control with the Trump family.
Leading the foundation are trustees Eric Trump, Michael Boulos (Tiffany Trump’s husband), and the president’s attorney, James Kiley. Eric Trump has boldly promised the library will stand as “one of the most beautiful buildings ever built” and “an icon on the Miami skyline.”
That’s a tall order, but if anyone can deliver a structure that matches the audacity of Trump’s political legacy, it’s likely his own kin. Let’s hope the design avoids the bland, soulless architecture so often pushed by urban planners chasing trendy approval.
Judge Ruiz also took a moment to commend Marvin Dunn, the retired professor who challenged the transfer and even leveraged his home to cover a court-ordered bond. She praised him as someone “willing to put themselves, their money and their home on the line for the better good,” adding a heartfelt “and I thank you.”
While Dunn’s commitment to transparency deserves respect, the outcome feels like a win for those who see Trump’s library as a fitting tribute to a transformative presidency. Litigation shouldn’t endlessly stall projects that carry cultural weight, especially when procedural fixes have been made.
This ruling sidesteps the trap of letting activist lawsuits derail initiatives that don’t align with certain ideological agendas. It’s refreshing to see a judge prioritize the law over the clamor of those who might prefer history to be rewritten or ignored.
As Miami prepares for this new chapter, the focus shifts to what this library will represent: a bold statement of resilience, leadership, and a refusal to bow to the cultural tides that often demand conformity. Here’s to a monument that stands as unapologetically as the man it honors, reminding future generations what it means to fight for America first.