Federal Judge Temporarily Halts Expansion of Florida's Alligator Alcatraz Detention Center
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The construction of a Florida detention center on the historically significant 'Alligator Alcatraz' site in the Everglades is bypassing environmental reviews mandated by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), raising concerns among environmental groups about potential ecological harm and the rollback of environmental protections under the Trump administration.
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- Federal judge issues temporary restraining order on "Alligator Alcatraz," pausing construction for 14 days CBS News
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