A Miami judge ruled that “Alligator Alcatraz,” a contested migrant detention facility in the Florida Everglades, can remain in operation but cannot expand. Construction is halted, and officials must turn away any additional detainees.

Five Florida lawmakers contend their constitutional rights were violated when Governor Ron DeSantis denied them access to Alligator Alcatraz.

In a surprising turn, Florida’s newest immigration detention center, aptly nicknamed ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ is set to open just eight days after breaking ground. The $450 million facility received a stamp of approval from former President Trump during his recent visit.