Federal Judge Clears Closure of Florida's Alligator Alcatraz Immigration Facility
Federal Judge Clears Closure of Florida's Alligator Alcatraz Immigration Facility

Federal Judge Clears Closure of Florida's Alligator Alcatraz Immigration Facility

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The controversial Florida immigration detention facility known as 'Alligator Alcatraz' is expected to be emptied of detainees within days and must continue its shutdown process by late October, following a series of federal court rulings. U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams has denied requests by the federal government to delay or pause her order to wind down operations, citing a lack of new evidence supporting the need for the facility. Despite opposition from the Department of Homeland Security, which warned that the closure could disrupt immigration enforcement and public safety, the judge noted that immigration enforcement goals would not be hindered by the pause in operations. The facility, hastily constructed on a disused training airstrip and costing over $245 million, has faced criticism over unsanitary conditions and limited access to legal services for detainees. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis confirmed detainees are being deported or transferred out, emphasizing that the state provides space for processing but does not handle removals. Environmental groups and the Miccosukee Tribe have also opposed the facility, filing lawsuits against its establishment.

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