US EditionFederal Judge Puts Restraining Order on 'Alligator Alcatraz' Construction
OCHOPEE, FLORIDA, AUG 7 – A federal judge halted construction at the detention center amid concerns it threatens endangered Florida panthers and tribal lands, with only about 120-230 panthers remaining, experts said.
- On August 7, 2025, U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams ordered a 14-day temporary halt to new construction at the Alligator Alcatraz migrant detention center in the Florida Everglades.
- The halt came after environmental organizations and the Miccosukee Tribe filed a lawsuit on June 27, asserting that the project endangers sensitive wetlands and protected species, and challenges compliance with environmental regulations.
- Alligator Alcatraz was built rapidly by Florida at the federal government's request, operates in a jurisdictional gray zone as a joint federal-state partnership, and holds hundreds of detainees near tribal lands.
- DeSantis' spokesperson said the ruling will not affect immigration enforcement, and Alligator Alcatraz will continue operations to enhance deportation efforts, while tribal leaders welcomed the pause to prevent ecological harm.
- The temporary halt underscores ongoing conflicts between immigration enforcement, environmental protection of the Everglades, and detainees' legal rights, prompting continued hearings and scrutiny of the facility's practices.
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Federal judge orders construction pause at Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ migrant detention center
Construction aimed at expanding Florida’s remote migrant detention facility, dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz,” must stop for at least 14 days, a federal judge ruled Thursday.
Obama-Appointed Judge Shuts Down ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Construction Over ‘Environmental Concerns’ - Real News Now
An Obama-appointed federal judge has temporarily halted all new construction at Florida’s high-security immigrant detention facility, known as “Alligator Alcatraz,” in a ruling that critics say prioritizes political agendas over national security and border enforcement. JUST IN: A federal judge has temporarily halted any further construction of the immigrant detention center known as “Alligator Alcatraz.” https://t.co/cH3QP1x48o pic.twitter.com…
Miami, United States. A U.S. federal judge on Thursday ordered a two-week suspension of the construction of the immigration detention centre in Florida, known as “Alcatraz de los caimanes”, in a case filed by environmental groups. Judge Kathleen Williams of the Miami district issued a temporary restraining order following a lawsuit filed by Friends of the Everglades and the Center for Biological Diversity.The detention centre, located in an aban…
A Florida judge ordered the temporary suspension of the construction of the controversial illegal immigration detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz", located in the Everglades, following a lawsuit alleging violations of environmental laws. Read more]]>
Judge Orders Halt on New Construction at Alligator Alcatraz Migrant Detention Facility
A federal judge has ordered a halt on any new construction at the migrant detention facility Alligator Alcatraz over environmental concerns. The post Judge Orders Temporary Halt on New Construction at Alligator Alcatraz Illegal Migrant Detention Facility appeared first on Breitbart.
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