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UNCOVERED: Everglades - Caught on Camera

Appeals court keeps 'Alligator Alcatraz' open, rejecting need for federal environmental review

An appeals court has decided that an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades known as “Alligator Alcatraz” will remain open

The Independent UK

Detainees allegedly beaten and pepper-sprayed at Alligator Alcatraz over phone complaint

A lawyer said detainees were targeted after complaining about being unable to access working phones

The Independent UK

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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Fact check: Was Clavicular arrested after viral alligator shooting video? Here’s the truth

Kick streamer Braden “Clavicular” Peters went viral after a clip showed him allegedly shooting an alligator in Florida’s Everglades. The video sparked outrage and rumors of his arrest. However, no official confirmation links any arrest to the incident. Authorities are investigating, while reports suggest any detention may be unrelated, leaving…

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Court Filings Show Florida Taxpayers Could Be Left Covering $1.5B 'Alligator Alcatraz' Project

Court filings indicate that Florida taxpayers could ultimately be responsible for up to $1.5 billion spent on a large immigration detention facility in the Everglades known as "Alligator Alcatraz."

Latin Times

Fate of monster who fed 5yo girl to alligators in Florida Everglades to be decided once and for all

Harrel Braddy committed the horrific crime back in 1998 but is set to face a new sentence after a change in Florida laws.

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Immigrant detainee at 'Alligator Alcatraz' agrees to leave US, asks that lawsuit be dismissed

One of three court challenges to an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades has ended

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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

The Independent UK

The protesters showing up every week to shut down ‘Alligator Alcatraz’: ‘We will end this’

Every Sunday, protesters from Florida and beyond go to the notorious immigration jail and advocate for its closure

The Guardian - US

Amnesty International Uncovers Nightmarish 'Box Cells' At Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' Detention Facility

Amnesty International documents alleged torture, 'box' confinement and systemic abuses at Florida's Everglades 'Alligator Alcatraz' and Krome detention centre.

International Business Times UK

Judge seeks settlement in 'Alligator Alcatraz' civil rights lawsuit

A federal judge in Florida wants civil rights attorneys and lawyers for the U.S. and Florida to hammer out a settlement in a lawsuit over whether detainees at an immigration center in the Everglades are getting adequate access to attorneys

The Independent UK

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

The Independent UK

Appellate court pauses lawsuit over Everglades detention center due to government shutdown

A federal lawsuit over an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades, known as “Alligator Alcatraz,” has been paused by an appellate court because of the government shutdown

The Independent UK

‘Contract that never was’ adds twist to scientist’s fight over Everglades project

A legal saga stemming from a water quality project saw Tom Van Lent briefly jailed in a case brought by allies of DeSantis

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Flamingos are making a home in Florida again after 100 years – an ecologist explains why they may be returning for good

Hurricane Idalia blew a flamboyance, or flock, of 300-400 flamingos that was likely migrating between the Yucatan Peninsula and Cuba off course in August 2023 and unceremoniously deposited the birds across a wide swath of the eastern United States, from Florida’s Gulf Coast all the way up to Wisconsin and…

The Independent UK

Florida officials didn't disclose funding request for 'Alligator Alcatraz' facility, lawsuit says

Florida officials have been accused of failing to disclose their application for federal reimbursement for an immigration detention center in the Everglades known as "Alligator Alcatraz."

The Independent UK

DOJ contradicts DeSantis: Some detainees at 'Alligator Alcatraz' likely never in removal proceedings

U.S. government lawyers say detainees at the Florida Everglades immigration detention center, known as "Alligator Alcatraz," likely include people who have never been in removal proceedings

The Independent UK

DeSantis' step toward victory on 'Alligator Alcatraz' sets up a funding dilemma for Florida

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is facing a dilemma over the immigration detention center built in the Florida Everglades

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The Independent UK

From slavery to pollution, National Park employees flagged material deemed 'disparaging' to US

Does Florida’s Everglades National Park represent a slight to development in America

The Conversation

Hidden treasures of America’s national parks are closer than you might think

When people think about national parks, they often think about the most famous ones – places like Yellowstone, Yosemite, Denali, Acadia, Glacier, Everglades and the Great Smoky Mountains. These are among the nation’s most sought-after destinations, with awe-inspiring scenery, abundant wildlife and places for adventure and recreation.

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‘Alligator Alcatraz’: Trump’s $245 million Everglades immigration jail set to close within days

That's federal money wasted.

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White House To Challenge Closure Of 'Alligator Alcatraz' Detention Center

The White House challenges closure of 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center in the Everglades, sparking debate on immigration policy and enviro...

Latin Times

DeSantis Appears To Confirm Closure Of Alligator Alcatraz But Says It's Because Of Quick Deportations

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis acknowledged that detainees are being rapidly moved out of the controversial Everglades detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz," but attributed the development to federal deportations rather than the court order mandating its closure.

The Independent UK

Robot rabbits the latest tool in Florida battle to control invasive Burmese pythons in Everglades

They look, move and even smell like the kind of furry Everglades marsh rabbit a Burmese python would love to eat

Latin Times

Florida's $245 Million 'Alligator Alcatraz' Could Be Emptied Barely Two Months After Opening, Leaked Email Shows

Florida's controversial Everglades immigration detention facility, widely known as "Alligator Alcatraz," could be empty within days

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