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Federal judge orders closure of Trump’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ immigration jail

Federal judge orders closure of Trump’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ immigration jail
nation8/22/2025

Judge’s order finds jail, which has attracted waves of criticism, was causing severe harm to Florida Everglades

A federal judge in Miami late on Thursday ordered the closure of the Trump administration’s notorious “Alligator Alcatraz” immigration jail within 60 days, and ruled that no more detainees were to be brought to the facility while it was being wound d... [3437 chars]