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DeSantis' step toward victory on 'Alligator Alcatraz' sets up a funding dilemma for Florida

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is facing a dilemma over the immigration detention center built in the Florida Everglades

The Independent UK

‘Alligator Alcatraz’ immigration jail can stay open, appeals court says

Move puts on hold federal judge’s order last month to close Florida immigration facility

The Guardian - US

Appeals Court Overturns Judge Order, Allows 'Alligator Alcatraz' To Continue Functioning

An appeals court overturned a federal judge's order forcing Florida authorities to shut down the migrant detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz," allowing it to continue operating

Latin Times

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‘They’ve beaten everyone here, a lot of people have bled’: Detainees report a brutal uprising at ‘inhumane’ Alligator Alcatraz

History will not look back on this kindly.

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‘Freedom!’: Uprising at Alligator Alcatraz as inmates revolt over ‘inhumane’ conditions, mass violence erupts

"We are immigrants, we are not criminals, we are not murderers."

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Florida Faces Over $200 Million in Losses as 'Alligator Alcatraz' Detention Center Nears Closure

Florida's immigration detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz" may soon close following a federal court order, leaving the state facing steep financial losses estimated to be around $218 million

Latin Times

‘Alligator Alcatraz’: Trump’s $245 million Everglades immigration jail set to close within days

That's federal money wasted.

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Detainees report alleged uprising at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’: ‘A lot of people have bled’

Reports of incident were denied by Florida and Ice officials as detainees say they were beat and teargas was fired

The Guardian - US

Man believed dead in ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ is alive as Ice moves him without notice

Luis Manuel Rivas Velásquez ‘desperate’ to be deported due to ‘living hell’ but lawyers and family unable to connect

The Guardian - US

Detainees Describe Mutiny At 'Alligator Alcatraz' Including Tear Gas And Four Injured

Four migrants detained in the Florida detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz" claim there was a mutiny at the facility that resulted in four injuries

Latin Times

White House To Challenge Closure Of 'Alligator Alcatraz' Detention Center

The White House challenges closure of 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center in the Everglades, sparking debate on immigration policy and enviro...

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DeSantis Appears To Confirm Closure Of Alligator Alcatraz But Says It's Because Of Quick Deportations

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis acknowledged that detainees are being rapidly moved out of the controversial Everglades detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz," but attributed the development to federal deportations rather than the court order mandating its closure.

Latin Times

Florida's $245 Million 'Alligator Alcatraz' Could Be Emptied Barely Two Months After Opening, Leaked Email Shows

Florida's controversial Everglades immigration detention facility, widely known as "Alligator Alcatraz," could be empty within days

Latin Times

‘Alligator Alcatraz’ to be vacated in compliance with court order to shut it

Reported email by state official confirms state will shutter prison though governor Ron DeSantis has appealed

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Alligator Alcatraz will be empty within days, email from Florida official says

Alleged exodus of detainees comes after federal judge ordered officials to wind down controversial Florida detention facility in the Everglades

Latin Times

Only 1 in 5 Detainees at Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' Had Removal Orders, Records Show

A recent investigation from the Miami Herald and Tampa Bay Times found that instead of housing dangerous criminals — as originally intended — Alligator Alcatraz allegedly operates as a transfer hub for immigrants still fighting their cases in immigration court.

Benzinga

Federal Judge Halts Operations At Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' Detention Facility

A federal judge has issued a temporary halt on operations at the controversial "Alligator Alcatraz" migrant detention center in Florida, amid ongoing legal battles and environmental concerns.

The Independent UK

Alligator Alcatraz could be shut down. Ron DeSantis has a backup plan

Legal challenges to notorious migrant detention center may see it close as soon as October

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Governor DeSantis Defies Judge's Order to Halt Operations at 'Alligator Alcatraz': 'We're Not Gonna Be Deterred'

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has responded defiantly to U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams' ruling halting operations at Alligator Alcatraz by saying that his administration "will not be deterred" by the order.

Reason

Judge Orders Alligator Alcatraz To Wind Down Operations Within 60 Days as Court Considers Environmental Lawsuit

A federal district court judge granted environmentalist groups’ request for a preliminary injunction.

The Independent UK

A judge has ordered 'Alligator Alcatraz' in Florida to wind down operations. What happens now?

A federal judge has halted further expansion of the immigration detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz" in the Florida Everglades

The Independent UK

Trump’s controversial ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ prison is ordered to close

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The Guardian - US

Florida appeals against judge’s order to close ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ immigration jail

Judge ordered Everglades camp to close in 60 days, finding state and federal authorities broke environmental laws

Latin Times

Five 'Alligator Alcatraz' Contractors Are Linked To Corrupt Dealings, Report Reveals

Five contractors hired by the Ron DeSantis administration to help build and operate the migrant detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz" are tied to corrupt dealings, according to an investigation published by the Miami Herald

Latin Times

Florida Authorities Ordered To Begin Dismantling Part Of 'Alligator Alcatraz' Over Environmental Danger Ruling

Florida authorities have been ordered to begin dismantling part of the detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz" following a ruling preventing it from bringing in new detainees over environmental concerns

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