A federal judge on Thursday temporarily halted construction of Alligator Alcatraz – the detention center in Florida’s Everglades.
US District Judge Kathleen Williams, an Obama appointee, cited environmental violations.
“The facility can continue to operate and hold detainees for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, but workers will be barred from adding any new filling, paving or infrastructure for the next 14 days. U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams issued the ruling during a hearing and said she will issue a written order later Thursday,” The Associated Press reported.
“Environmental groups and the Miccosukee Tribe have asked Williams to issue a preliminary injunction to halt operations and further construction. The suit claims the project threatens environmentally sensitive wetlands that are home to protected plants and animals and would reverse billions of dollars’ worth of environmental restoration,” the AP reported.
BREAKING: A Federal judge orders a temporary halt to the construction of the Florida immigration detention center dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz.” https://t.co/q6ivgMSjqx
— The Associated Press (@AP) August 7, 2025
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