They claimed the detention center could damage the Everglades through noise, light, and other pollution.

On Wednesday, the appeals court issued a 2-1 opinion granting the government’s request to put the order on hold while the case continues.

“After careful consideration we GRANT the Defendants’ motions, and we STAY the preliminary injunction and the underlying case itself pending appeal,” the court wrote.

The panel directly challenged the logic of the lawsuit and Williams’ findings.

“The district court specifically noted ‘light pollution affecting members’ ability to observe the night skies’ and ‘noise pollution impacting members’ ability to observe and interact with wildlife,’” the judges wrote.

“In reaching this conclusion, the district court did not mention that, although located in the Big Cypress Reserve near the Everglades, the Site was a working airport with close to 28,000 landings and takeoffs in the prior six months