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(L) COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA - JANUARY 13: Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at a campaign event at The Grass Wagon on January 13, 2024 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Iowa voters are preparing for the Republican Party of Iowa's presidential caucuses on January 15th. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) / (Background) OCHOPEE, FLORIDA - AUGUST 22: Activist Joshua Rubin protests at the entrance to "Alligator Alcatraz" at the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport on August 22, 2025 in Ochopee, Florida. A federal judge ordered an indefinite halt to new construction at the immigration detention facility, and barred any new detainees from being brought to the site, siding with environmental groups who said the facility is endangering the Everglades and its wildlife. The state of Florida filed notice of appeal after the judge's ruling. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Appeals Court: ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ may continue its immigration operations

A federal appeals court has cleared the way for the Florida immigration detention center “Alligator Alcatraz” to continue operating while a legal challenge against the state and the Trump administration proceeds through the courts.

OCHOPEE, FLORIDA - AUGUST 22: Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava speaks to the media at the entrance to "Alligator Alcatraz" at the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport on August 22, 2025 in Ochopee, Florida. The mayor spoke about her support for a decision by a federal judge that ordered an indefinite halt to new construction at the immigration detention facility, and barred any new detainees from being brought to the site, siding with environmental groups who said the facility is endangering the Everglades and its wildlife. The state of Florida filed notice of appeal after the judge's ruling. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Federal judge rules in favor of closing ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

A federal judge ruled the Florida immigration detention center in the Everglades, dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz,” must continue to shut down operations towards a complete closure in late October, despite objections from Florida and federal officials.

OCHOPEE, FLORIDA - AUGUST 03: The entrance to the state-managed immigration detention center dubbed Alligator Alcatraz, located at the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport in the Florida Everglades on August 03, 2025 in Ochopee, Florida. Faith leaders led prayer for those being held within the facility. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Judge temporarily halts construction at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center over environmental concerns

A federal judge has ordered a halt to the construction of the “Alligator Alcatraz” immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades due to environmental concerns.