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Appeals Court Temporarily Keeps Alligator Alcatraz Detention Center Open

An appeals court paused the shutdown of Florida's Alligator Alcatraz detention center, siding with the state and federal government over environmental concerns, allowing the facility to continue operations while legal challenges proceed.

4 months ago•Source: Miami Herald

Federal Court Orders Closure of Florida's Alligator Alcatraz Detention Center

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3.87 min•4 months ago

Federal Court Orders Closure of Florida's Alligator Alcatraz Detention Center

A federal judge ordered the shutdown of the 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention site in the Florida Everglades within 60 days, citing failure to conduct environmental reviews and improper construction, and barred new detainees from being brought there, prompting an appeal from Florida officials.

via Forbes