Judge orders closure of Trump’s Florida ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ immigration center
A federal judge has halted the expansion of a contentious immigration detention center in Florida’s Everglades, known as “Alligator Alcatraz.” The center’s future is uncertain after US District Judge Kathleen Williams issued a preliminary injunction.
Environmental advocates argued that the facility violates crucial environmental laws, leading to the judge’s decision. The state of Florida has appealed the ruling.
Judge Williams ordered the facility’s population to decline within 60 days by transferring detainees to other facilities. Once the population decreases, fencing, lighting, and generators should be removed.
The injunction restricts new detainees from being brought to the facility but allows repairs and modifications to existing structures for safety and environmental purposes.
The ruling has sparked a response from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ administration, with spokesman Alex Lanfranconi stating that deportations will continue.
The controversy surrounding the detention center highlights the ongoing debate over immigration policies and environmental concerns in the region.
