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Judge considers whether Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center violates environmental law

Judge considers whether Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center violates environmental law
nation8/6/2025

A federal judge heard arguments Wednesday over whether to stop construction of an immigration detention center — built in the middle of the Florida Everglades and dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” — because it didn’t follow environmental laws.

Immigration Immigration politics See all topics Follow Miami (AP) — A federal judge heard arguments Wednesday over whether to stop construction of an immigration detention center — built in the middle of the Florida Everglades and dubbed “Alligator A... [4211 chars]