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What’s happening inside Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center?

Deep in the Everglades, in a patch of swamp surrounded by snakes, alligators and relentless mosquitoes, Florida has opened a ...

Gov. DeSantis' administration lacks authority to operate "Alligator Alcatraz," lawsuit alleges

DeSantis administration lacks authority to operate "Alligator Alcatraz," lawsuit alleges 00:37. Calling it "exactly the kind ...

Judge tells Trump admin to pack up Alligator Alcatraz, leave the Everglades, Big Cypress

Judge Williams issued a preliminary injunction Aug. 21, saying the Trump administration should pack up Alligator Alcatraz and ...
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Alligator Alcatraz opponents celebrate 'victory for the Everglades'

Environmental groups that sued to halt the construction of Alligator Alcatraz say they are prepared to take their challenge ...
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'Alligator Alcatraz' lawsuit: Federal judge halts new detainees, construction at Everglades detention center

A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction barring new detainees from being brought to the Everglades detention ...

DeSantis vows to continue work on 'Alligator Alcatraz' after judge halts construction

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis pledges to continue deportations through 'Alligator Alcatraz' after judge's ruling to vacate the ...

The future of Alligator Alcatraz hangs on one big question

The answer could play a key role in a legal battle over the facility’s fate. And it has bigger implications, too.

Democratic lawmakers demand information about 'Alligator Alcatraz'

A group of congressional Democrats is pushing officials at the DHS for more information about the use of the immigration ...