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'environmental laws'
Judge halts construction at Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center
SUMMARY
On Thursday, Judge Williams halted construction at the "Alligator Alcatraz" detention center in Florida’s Everglades for 14 days. The ruling bars new filling, paving, or infrastructure work. Environmental groups and the Miccosukee Tribe sued, claiming the project violates federal environmental laws, threatening protected wetlands and species.
The facility, located on a Miami-Dade County airstrip, can still operate and hold ICE detainees. The lawsuit alleges federal and state authorities ignored required environmental impact assessments, risking billions in restoration efforts. Williams will issue a written order later Thursday.
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