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Trump's 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention centre closes after less than a year

Florida's controversial "Alligator Alcatraz" immigration detention centre, a symbol of US President Donald Trump's deportation drive, has closed after operating for less than a year, officials said on Thursday. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said the Everglades facility had emptied after fulfilling its emergency role despite criticism over detainees' conditions and…

France 24

'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center shuts in US: official

OCHOPEE (UNITED STATES) - The controversial "Alligator Alcatraz" immigration detention center -- a costly Florida facility that became a symbol of US President Donald Trump's deportation drive -- has shut down after less than a year in operation, officials said Thursday.

Bangkok Post

Florida officials say ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ has been emptied because a hurricane could level the facility

The center, located in the heart of the Everglades, faced immediate controversy when it opened last summer

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Burmese pythons in Florida are changing Everglades in a surprising way: Study reveals giant snakes are spreading seeds

Burmese pythons in Florida's Everglades are now understood to be indirectly spreading plant seeds by consuming birds and mammals that eat fruit. This secondary seed dispersal means the invasive snakes may be altering the region's natural landscape and plant distribution in ways previously unrecognized by scientists.

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Kristi Noem’s flagship project Alligator Alcatraz sits empty as detainees forced to move out

Ex-DHS secretary envisioned similar ICE jails across the country but Florida’s cage-filled tents in the Everglades have been emptied out

The Independent UK

Lawsuit Claims ICE's 'Alligator Alcatraz' Detention Site Pumps Toxic Diesel Emissions to Nearby Community and Environment

A lawsuit accuses Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention site of violating the Clean Air Act by releasing harmful diesel emissions, posing risks to public health and the Everglades ecosystem.

International Business Times UK

Who is Florida’s Judge Marcus? Clavicular courtroom hearing goes viral after internet reacts to his appearance

Judge Marcus became an unexpected viral topic after Clavicular’s Miami courtroom hearing clips spread online. Social media users joked that the Florida judge “mogged” the streamer during the case linked to the Everglades livestream controversy. While fans debated facial symmetry scores online, Clavicular accepted a plea deal that helped him…

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Looksmaxxer Clavicular avoids jail after shooting alligator in Florida Everglades

Clavicular and fellow influencer The Cuban Tarzan are prohibited from livestreaming or monetizing their 20 hours of community service

The Independent UK

Snakes everywhere: 120 Burmese python eggs discovered in Florida’s Everglades

A shocking discovery in Florida’s Everglades has once again highlighted the growing threat posed by invasive Burmese pythons in the region. Snake hunter Kevin Pavlidis recently uncovered two neighbouring nests containing around 120 Burmese python eggs in total, according to videos and reports shared online. The discovery quickly went viral,…

The Times of India

DeSantis’ $608M Trump-backed torture camp in the Everglades is collapsing but the real cost of Alligator Alcatraz isn’t just money

Ron DeSantis’ $608 million Alligator Alcatraz immigration jail in the Florida Everglades is shutting down next month, state officials have confirmed. The notorious Trump-backed tented camp, celebrated for its harsh conditions, will begin dismantling after less than a year of operation. But the real cost of this facility goes far…

The Mary Sue

Expected closure of Everglades detention center is no accident given timing, environmentalists say

Environmental groups say the expected closure of a detention center in the Florida Everglades is linked to their lawsuit

The Independent UK

‘Failed experiment in human suffering’: Alligator Alcatraz immigration jail to close

State officials told vendors at the facility to prepare for a breakdown of the tented camp beginning next month

The Guardian - US

Crews battle South Florida wildfires that have burned thousands of acres

A pair of South Florida wildfires that torched thousands of acres in the Everglades over the weekend spread as fire crews worked to contain them

The Independent UK

YouTuber Clavicular Faces Criminal Prosecution After 'Clout-Chasing' Video of Him Shooting Dead Alligator in Everglades

Influencer and streamer Clavicular, real name Braden Eric Peters, is facing new charges after allegedly shooting a dead alligator in the Everglades, alongside other ongoing legal cases in Arizona and Florida.

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Clavicular charged in shocking Everglades shooting stream, faces up to 1 year in jail

Kick streamer Braden Eric Peters, also known as Clavicular, is in legal trouble. He is charged with unlawfully firing a gun in a public place. The incident occurred in the Florida Everglades during a livestream. Wildlife officials investigated the viral video. Peters' lawyers state he followed a guide's instructions and…

The Guardian - US

Influencer Clavicular faces charges in Florida tied to alligator shooting video

Video shows ‘looksmaxxing’ influencer shooting an apparently already dead alligator in the Everglades

The Independent UK

Appeals court keeps 'Alligator Alcatraz' open, rejecting need for federal environmental review

An appeals court has decided that an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades known as “Alligator Alcatraz” will remain open

The Independent UK

Detainees allegedly beaten and pepper-sprayed at Alligator Alcatraz over phone complaint

A lawyer said detainees were targeted after complaining about being unable to access working phones

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The Independent UK

Environmental groups urge appeals court panel to lift halt on closing Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz'

Environmental groups have asked a federal appellate court panel to lift its temporary halt on closing an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades

The Times of India

Fact check: Was Clavicular arrested after viral alligator shooting video? Here’s the truth

Kick streamer Braden “Clavicular” Peters went viral after a clip showed him allegedly shooting an alligator in Florida’s Everglades. The video sparked outrage and rumors of his arrest. However, no official confirmation links any arrest to the incident. Authorities are investigating, while reports suggest any detention may be unrelated, leaving…

Latin Times

Court Filings Show Florida Taxpayers Could Be Left Covering $1.5B 'Alligator Alcatraz' Project

Court filings indicate that Florida taxpayers could ultimately be responsible for up to $1.5 billion spent on a large immigration detention facility in the Everglades known as "Alligator Alcatraz."

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Fate of monster who fed 5yo girl to alligators in Florida Everglades to be decided once and for all

Harrel Braddy committed the horrific crime back in 1998 but is set to face a new sentence after a change in Florida laws.

The Independent UK

Immigrant detainee at 'Alligator Alcatraz' agrees to leave US, asks that lawsuit be dismissed

One of three court challenges to an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades has ended

The Independent UK

Officials withheld evidence on Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' funding, environmental groups say

Environmental groups claim federal and state officials withheld evidence about funding for an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades

The Guardian - US

The protesters showing up every week to shut down ‘Alligator Alcatraz’: ‘We will end this’

Every Sunday, protesters from Florida and beyond go to the notorious immigration jail and advocate for its closure

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