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Judge to hear arguments on halting ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ construction over environmental concerns
Environmental and Indigenous groups seek shutdown of Alligator Alcatraz, citing threats to endangered species and wetlands; the center holds up to 3,000 detainees in contested conditions.
- Environmental advocacy groups and the Miccosukee Tribe want a judge to halt construction of the 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center in the Everglades, citing irreparable harm to sensitive wetlands and wildlife.
- The temporary court order last week halted new construction like lighting and buildings but allowed continued detainee holding at the center, designed for up to 3,000 people.
- The state argued the federal environmental review does not apply as it is a state-run facility, while the judge said it is at minimum a joint federal-state partnership.
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A federal judge will soon determine if ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ construction in Florida’s Everglades should be blocked indefinitely
A federal judge is set to hear closing arguments Wednesday over whether to stop construction indefinitely at an immigrant detention center in the Florida Everglades dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” as she considers whether it violates environmental laws.U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams ordered a two-week halt on new construction last Thursday as witnesses continued to testify in a hearing to determine whether construction should end until the ul…
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'Alligator Alcatraz' migrant jail could halt construction over environmental concerns
A federal judge is hearing closing arguments over whether to stop construction indefinitely at an immigrant detention center in the Florida Everglades dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz.”
Hearing underway for the environmental threats ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center pose
Florida’s controversial migrant detention center nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz” is back in the spotlight, but this time the battle has shifted from the edge of the Everglades to a federal courtroom in downtown Miami as a hearing regarding the environmental threats the center pose is underway. The hearing Tuesday continues to focus on a lawsuit from environmental groups and the Miccosukee tribe who argue the facility is built on sensitive wetland…
Florida Judge To Weigh Request To Shut Down 'Alligator Alcatraz' After Suspension Of Operations
A Florida judge will hear a petition to permanently shut down the detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz" over arguments that it could cause "irreparable" harm to the Everglades
A federal judge suspended the work of the prison on Thursday, August 7 for 15 days, inaugurated in haste on July 1. The opponents, waiting for the final decision, accuse the project of violating environmental law.
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