Florida must halt expansion and dismantle 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration center, judge rules
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A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction to halt the expansion of the 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades, citing violations of environmental laws and concerns over environmental impact, with the order to wind down the facility within 60 days. The state of Florida has filed an appeal, and the case highlights ongoing conflicts between immigration enforcement and environmental preservation efforts.
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- DeSantis: 'Alligator Alcatraz' ruling won’t ‘deter’ Florida immigration enforcement Politico
- Judge Orders ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Detention Center in Florida to Shut Down for Now The New York Times
- Florida ordered to dismantle Alligator Alcatraz over environmental impact The Washington Post
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