4 d. ago What's happening inside Alligator Alcatraz as a judge halts construction

Civil rights lawyers say many migrant detainees in Florida's so-called "Alligator Alcatraz" are being barred from meeting regularly with attorneys and being held in poor conditions inside the hastily constructed detention facility run by the state of Florida.

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5 d. ago Federal judge halts construction at Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz'

The 14-day stoppage comes as a federal judge considers whether additional construction of the immigration detention facility in south Florida's Everglades is detrimental to the environment.

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5 d. ago Judge Orders Temporary Halt on New Construction at Alligator Alcatraz Illegal 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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5 d. ago Judge Orders Halt to Construction at Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Detention Center

A federal judge said work must stop for 14 days while she considered arguments that building and operating the immigration detention facility would harm the environment.

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5 d. ago Federal judge halts expansion at Trump admin's Alligator Alcatraz detention facility in Florida

Court ruling stops new infrastructure capacity at Florida's Alligator Alcatraz detention facility but permits continued housing of existing migrant detainees.

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5 d. ago Judge temporarily blocks further construction of 'Alligator Alcatraz'

A federal judge on Thursday temporarily halted any further construction of the immigrant detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz."

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7 d. ago 'Speedway Slammer' is red state's answer to 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention facility

Governor Braun partners with Trump administration to create 1,000-bed immigration detention center at Miami Correctional Center funded by federal reconciliation bill.

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7 d. ago Report: Florida Preparing Second Immigration Detention Center in Addition to Alligator Alcatraz

Florida is reportedly preparing to open a second immigration detention center in addition to Alligator Alcatraz, according to public records pointing to a "North Detention Facility." The post Report: Florida Preparing Second Immigration Detention Center in Addition to Alligator Alcatraz appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago DeSantis: Deportations Already Underway at Alligator Alcatraz; Primarily 'Military

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said that deportations are already underway at Alligator Alcatraz — the migrant detention facility in the Florida Everglades — noting he is waiting until the center reaches full capacity to proceed on plans to transform Camp Blanding into a similar facility. The post DeSantis: Deportations Already Underway at Alligator Alcatraz; Primarily ‘Military-Aged Males’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago Kristi Noem in Talks with 5 Red States to Construct Detention Facilities Inspired by Alligator Alcatraz

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is in talks with five other states to construct migrant detention facilities inspired by Alligator Alcatraz, she confirmed over the weekend. The post Kristi Noem in Talks with 5 Red States to Construct Detention Facilities Inspired by Alligator Alcatraz appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago The Chaotic Early Days Inside Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Detention Center

Several immigrant detainees described high tension and anxiety at the remote, hastily constructed facility over a lack of information, recreation and access to medication.

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4 w. ago Wasserman Schultz: 'Inhumane' Alligator Alcatraz Needs to Be 'Shut the Hell Down'

Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) said Tuesday on CNN's "The Lead" that the newly constructed immigrant-detention center in the Everglades, dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz," needed to be "shut the hell down." The post Wasserman Schultz: ‘Inhumane’ Alligator Alcatraz Needs to Be ‘Shut the Hell Down’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 w. ago Republican lawmaker challenges Democrats' characterization of 'Alligator Alcatraz' after touring facility

Florida Rep. Maria Salazar defends 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center as meeting the 'highest standards' after a tour, contradicting Democrats' claims of cruel treatment.

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