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Environmental groups urge appeals court panel to lift halt on closing Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz'

Environmental groups have asked a federal appellate court panel to lift its temporary halt on closing an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades

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Officials withheld evidence on Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' funding, environmental groups say

Environmental groups claim federal and state officials withheld evidence about funding for an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades

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Judge pushes for resolution in lawsuit over legal access at 'Alligator Alcatraz'

A federal judge in Florida is pushing for a resolution in a lawsuit over detainees' access to attorneys at an immigration detention center in the Everglades

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Feds fight to keep 'Alligator Alcatraz' open amid legal battle as 3rd challenge is filed

The federal government has asked a Miami judge to pause her order to close an immigration detention center in Florida's Everglades, known as "Alligator Alcatraz."

The Independent UK

Trump's 'Alligator Alcatraz' to Close in 60 Days After Native American Tribe Raised Concerns — Who Are They?

A US judge has ordered the closure of Trump's 'Alligator Alcatraz' migrant detention centre in Florida within 60 days. The ruling follows a lawsuit by the Miccosukee Tribe and environmental groups, citing threats to the Everglades and violations of federal law.

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Judge orders closure of Trump’s Florida ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ immigration center

The judge said she expected the population of the facility to decline within 60 days

The Independent UK

Judge orders temporary halt to construction at Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center

A federal judge has ordered a temporary halt to construction of an immigration detention center — built in the middle of the Florida Everglades and dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” — as attorneys argue whether it violates environmental laws

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Judge considers whether Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center violates environmental law

A federal judge is hearing arguments about an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades, known as “Alligator Alcatraz.”

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Lawmakers visit 'Alligator Alcatraz,' but some wonder how much they'll get to see

Florida lawmakers are touring a controversial immigration detention center in the Everglades

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First immigration detainees arrive at Florida center in the Everglades

The first group of immigrants has arrived at a new detention center deep in the Florida Everglades that officials have dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz.”

The Independent UK

'Sick' MAGA Influencer Hints at Feeding Immigrants to Gators: 'Alligator Lives Matter'

As Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz" garners national attention, Laura Loomer fueled controversy with her suggestion that detainees will be food for alligators.

Latin Times

Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center is set to receive its first group of immigrants

The first group of immigrants are set to arrive at a new detention center deep in the Florida Everglades that officials have dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz.”

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Did Trump nab his Hannibal Lecter? At ‘Alligator Alcatraz’, Kristi Noem says ICE ‘detained a cannibal’

A DHS spokesperson says the alleged flesh-craving detainee was deported to Guatemala recently

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Trump Suggests Teaching Migrants How to 'Run Away' From Alligators 'If They Escape' Alligator Alcatraz

Trump shared a tip for migrants at the "Alligator Alcatraz" detention camp in the Florida Everglades, suggesting they run in a zig zag to evade gator attacks.

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Protesters line highway in Florida Everglades to oppose 'Alligator Alcatraz'

The Florida immigration detention site dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” is being met by opposition from a range of groups concerned with its impacts on local Native American tribes, the Everglades ecosystem and human rights for migrants

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Florida plan for ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ migrant jail sparks chorus of outrage

Environmental groups, immigration advocates and Native Americans decry idea to set up the outdoor detention camp

The Independent UK

Not just 'Alligator Alcatraz': DeSantis floats building another immigration detention center

Florida officials are pursuing plans to build a second detention center to house immigrants, as part of the state’s aggressive push to support the federal government’s crackdown on illegal immigration

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Florida building ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ for undocumented migrants in the Everglades that will cost $450m per year to run

Facility under construction on former airfield and will cost $450m per year to run

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