What is special about "alligator alcatraz"?
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"Alligator Alcatraz" is a controversial state-run immigration detention facility in the Florida Everglades. It is notable for legal challenges over alleged environmental harm and for bypassing federal environmental review requirements. Lawsuits also focus on detainee rights and the lack of on-site immigration courts. The outcome of these cases could impact similar facilities nationwide.
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Federal judge to rule on future of "Alligator Alcatraz" detention site
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- A federal judge is set to rule on the future of the 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center in Florida. 2s
- An environmental group and Native American tribe sued, alleging the facility harmed the Everglades and bypassed required environmental reviews. 9s
- Florida argues the facility is exempt from federal environmental reviews because it is state-run, despite housing federal detainees. 1m 4s
- A ruling against Florida could affect similar immigration detention initiatives in other states. 1m 24s
- ICE is holding a record number of detainees, and deportation rates are on track to surpass previous years. 1m 55s
