All articles tagged with #alligator alcatraz
Originally Published 4 months ago — by ABC News
A U.S. appeals court allowed Florida to continue operating the controversial immigrant detention center known as Alligator Alcatraz, ruling that the facility is not federal and thus not subject to environmental law challenges, citing national security interests and the state's control over the site.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Axios
An appellate court has paused a lower court's order to dismantle Florida's Alligator Alcatraz immigration facility, siding with state officials and President Trump, and rejecting environmental concerns raised by activists. The case revolves around whether the facility's construction violated the National Environmental Policy Act, with the court ruling that the law's scope was limited and did not require environmental review for this project. The environmental groups plan to continue their legal fight.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Politico
A federal appeals court has blocked a judge's order to shut down the Alligator Alcatraz detention facility in Florida, citing procedural issues with environmental review and allowing the facility to remain operational amid ongoing legal and political debates.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The New York Times
An appeals court in Atlanta has allowed the 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center in Florida to remain operational, pausing a previous federal judge's order that restricted detainee transfers and mandated dismantling much of the facility within 60 days, marking a victory for Florida's unique approach to immigration enforcement.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by CBS News
A federal appeals court has temporarily allowed the 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention site in Florida to remain open while legal challenges regarding its environmental impact are ongoing, halting a lower court order to dismantle parts of the facility.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Miami Herald
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.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by CNN
A federal appeals court has temporarily blocked a judge's order to shut down the controversial 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention facility in Florida, allowing it to remain operational during the appeal process amid ongoing criticism and environmental concerns.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Bloomberg Law News
The Alligator Alcatraz migrant facility in Florida will stay open as the US Court of Appeals temporarily paused a judge's order to shut it down, citing potential harm to immigration enforcement and border security, while environmental groups challenge its construction and environmental impact.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Newsweek
The Florida Division of Emergency Management denied reports of an uprising at the Alligator Alcatraz immigration detention facility, which is set to close following a federal judge's order due to environmental violations. Despite protests and reports of force used during disturbances, officials maintain the facility's conditions are safe. The state has invested heavily in the facility, but legal and environmental issues are leading to its closure.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Salon.com
Florida's controversial Everglades detention center, known as 'Alligator Alcatraz,' faces closure after a federal judge upheld environmental violations, risking a loss of nearly $218 million in state investments and highlighting ongoing debates over immigration enforcement and environmental protection.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Guardian
A man believed to have died at Florida’s Alligator Alcatraz is actually alive and being secretly transferred between detention facilities, facing harsh conditions and legal battles over his deportation, highlighting issues in US immigration detention practices.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Unicorn Riot
An uprising occurred at the controversial immigrant detention center known as 'Alligator Alcatraz' in Florida, with detainees reporting violence, mistreatment, and injuries amid reports of chaos and protests, though official sources deny these events. The facility is in the process of closing due to widespread condemnation and human rights concerns.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by PBS
Florida taxpayers face potential losses of $218 million due to the shutdown of the 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center in the Everglades, following a court order to cease operations over environmental law violations and legal challenges, with the facility already being emptied of detainees.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by NPR
The Florida immigration detention center known as 'Alligator Alcatraz' is expected to be empty within a few days following a court order to wind down operations, with the facility's population decreasing as detainees are moved elsewhere, and legal challenges ongoing.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by CBS News
The Trump administration is moving detainees out of the controversial 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center in Florida following a federal judge's order to dismantle parts of the facility, citing environmental and legal concerns. The facility's expansion has been halted, and efforts are underway to transfer detainees to other centers, amid ongoing legal challenges and protests over conditions.