LEGAL
2 min readFederal Judge Orders Florida Immigration Detention Center to Close
TrueGov Editorial Team•5 months ago•2 min read
Court cites environmental concerns in ruling against 'Alligator Alcatraz'
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A federal judge has ordered the closure of a Florida immigration detention center known as 'Alligator Alcatraz,' citing environmental concerns related to its location in the Everglades. U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams ruled that Florida officials failed to conduct required environmental reviews before constructing the facility. The preliminary injunction requires the facility to cease accepting new detainees and transfer current occupants within 60 days.