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Alligator Alcatraz

Closure of Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ immigration detention center can proceed, judge says

5 hours ago

Closure of Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ immigration detention center can proceed, judge says

An immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades dubbed “ Alligator Alcatraz ” must keep moving toward shutting down operations by late October, a judge has ruled, even as the state and federal governments fight that decision.

Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz says she wants transparency on Alligator Alcatraz

18 hours ago

Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz says she wants transparency on Alligator Alcatraz

At the prospect of Alligator Alcatraz closing, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz said, “Good riddance!”

Push for transparency continues as ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ fights to stay operational

1 day ago

Push for transparency continues as ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ fights to stay operational

It is not just immigrants, but public information that also appears to be detained within the tents of Alligator Alcatraz.

New federal lawsuit filed by ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detainee looks to halt all new arrivals

3 days ago

New federal lawsuit filed by ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detainee looks to halt all new arrivals

A third federal lawsuit has been filed surrounding the temporary makeshift detention center dubbed ‘Alligator Alcatraz.’

Florida AG says state will ‘continue operating’ facility dubbed ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ despite judge ruling

Florida AG says state will ‘continue operating’ facility dubbed ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ despite judge ruling

The effort to reverse a judge’s ruling to shutdown ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ is ramping up.

Miami-Dade mayor calls Alligator Alcatraz ‘reckless and dangerous’ after judge’s shut down order

Miami-Dade mayor calls Alligator Alcatraz ‘reckless and dangerous’ after judge’s shut down order

The days at “Alligator Alcatraz” may be numbered after a federal judge ordered the state to begin winding down operations at the detention center within two months.

Congressman on ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ tours: ‘Deliberate cruelty packaged for optics’

Congressman on ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ tours: ‘Deliberate cruelty packaged for optics’

On Wednesday, U.S. Congressman Maxwell Frost, a Cuban-American Democrat from Central Florida, returned to the remote state-run immigration detention facility in the Everglades state officials call ‘Alligator Alcatraz.”

Judge dismisses part of lawsuit over ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ immigration detention center

Judge dismisses part of lawsuit over ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ immigration detention center

A federal judge in Miami dismissed part of a lawsuit that claimed detainees were denied access to the legal system at the immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades known as “Alligator Alcatraz,” and then moved the remaining counts of the case to another court.

Civil rights attorneys mark victory for Alligator Alcatraz detainees

Civil rights attorneys mark victory for Alligator Alcatraz detainees

After a hearing in federal court on Monday in Downtown Miami, civil rights attorneys said there was more clarity about the migrant detainees’ legal recourse while held in Alligator Alcatraz, in the Florida Everglades.

Arguments to continue in Miami in federal lawsuit against Alligator Alcatraz

Arguments to continue in Miami in federal lawsuit against Alligator Alcatraz

A federal judge in Miami will continue to hear arguments Monday over whether detainees at Florida’s temporary immigrant detention center dubbed Alligator Alcatraz have been denied their legal rights.

Mass service at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ calls for justice for families in detention

Mass service at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ calls for justice for families in detention

More than a hundred people gathered outside the Everglades Detention Center, also known as “Alligator Alcatraz,” Saturday for a milestone Mass hosted by Father Frank O’Laughlin.

Federal judge will decide if ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ can remain open

Federal judge will decide if ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ can remain open

Months of debate has left the future of the ICE detention facility known as ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ in the hands of a federal judge.

Hearings continue as environmental advocates push for closure of Alligator Alcatraz

Hearings continue as environmental advocates push for closure of Alligator Alcatraz

The judge who ruled against new construction at the immigration detention center in the Everglades known as Alligator Alcatraz is being asked to shut down the entire camp. 

Sunday prayer vigil planned outside ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ as judge halts construction

Sunday prayer vigil planned outside ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ as judge halts construction

Sunday afternoon, people are planning to gather at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ for a weekly vigil outside the immigrant detention facility.

Judge orders temporary halt to construction at Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center

Judge orders temporary halt to construction at Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center

A federal judge on Thursday ordered a temporary halt to construction of an immigration detention center — built in the middle of the Florida Everglades and dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” — as attorneys argue whether it violates environmental laws.

Judge considers whether Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center violates environmental law

Judge considers whether Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center violates environmental law

A federal judge on Wednesday is hearing arguments over whether to stop construction of an immigration detention center built in the middle of the Florida Everglades and dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” because it didn’t follow environmental laws.

Weekly vigils outside ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ begin Sunday night

Weekly vigils outside ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ begin Sunday night

Starting this week, vigils are expected to take place every Sunday outside of the Everglades detention center known as “Alligator Alcatraz.”

Coral Springs protest joins national ‘Rage Against the Regime’ movement

Coral Springs protest joins national ‘Rage Against the Regime’ movement

Protesters gathered in Coral Springs on Saturday as part of a nationwide mobilization known as “Rage Against the Regime” — one of 300 coordinated rallies taking place across the country.