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What we know about the lawsuits that could shut down ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

Two separate lawsuits could halt plans for “Alligator Alcatraz,” the controversial makeshift immigrant detention center in ...
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Environmental court battle over 'Alligator Alcatraz' exposes impacts on state

A federal judge is expected to rule next week on whether to extend a temporary pause on new construction at the site of an ...

Families, advocates allege inhumane conditions at 'Alligator Alcatraz'

Detained in the temporary detention center known as " Alligator Alcatraz ," he spent his time confined in a chain-link cage ...

Judge set to decide on Alligator Alcatraz, groups argue irreparable harm to Everglades

A decision about halting construction and operation at Alligator Alcatraz is expected before the end of the day.

Gator devours massive python in Florida Everglades, near Alligator Alcatraz

An alligator made a meal out of an invasive Burmese python at Shark Valley in the Florida Everglades, near Alligator Alcatraz ...

Inside One Native American Tribe’s Fight Against The ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Detention Camp

When President Donald Trump toured Florida’s so-called “Alligator Alcatraz” immigrant detention camp on July 1, he cast its ...

Judge delays ruling on "Alligator Alcatraz" as environmental groups push for shutdown

Environmentalists and the Miccosukee Tribe are urging U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams to issue a preliminary injunction ...

Big Cypress' famous dark skies, animals affected by Alligator Alcatraz, critics say

Big Cypress National Preserve is home to Alligator Alcatraz, which is causing light pollution in one of the first dark skies ...