All articles tagged with #law and environment
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 Forbes
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.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by NPR
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.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by CNN
A federal judge in Florida is considering whether construction of the 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigrant detention center in the Everglades violates environmental laws, amid ongoing lawsuits from environmental groups and Native American tribes, with no immediate ruling issued.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Los Angeles Times
The U.S. Supreme Court, in a 7-2 decision, allowed an oil and gas industry lawsuit challenging California's strict emissions standards to proceed, siding with industry interests and opposing California's efforts to combat climate change through vehicle regulations. The decision aligns with actions by Trump and congressional Republicans to disapprove of California's vehicle emission rules, raising concerns about future legal challenges and environmental protections.