Florida ordered to dismantle Alligator Alcatraz over environmental impact – The Washington Post

A federal judge has ordered Florida to shut down its controversial “Alligator Alcatraz” detention center within 60 days, citing environmental impacts. The decision also prevents the state from admitting additional detainees to the facility.

Judge rules ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ can stay open but halts construction and bars new detainees

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.

Judge rules ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ can stay open but halts construction and bars new detainees