Florida must stop expanding ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ immigration center, judge says
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US Judge Orders Dismantling of 'Alligator Alcatraz' Detention Center
Above: The immigration detention center dubbed 'Alligator Alcatraz' located in the Florida Everglades on Aug. 3. Image copyright: Joe Raedle/Getty Images
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This is a landmark ruling for the Everglades and is a huge relief to the millions of Americans who want to protect this natural environment and the myriad of species it protects. It also sends a clear message to the highest rungs of the U.S. government that they cannot simply ignore environmental law — the administration will be held accountable.
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Everyone had anticipated that this judge, appointed by former President Barack Obama, would overstep her authority in an attempt to overturn President Donald Trump's immigration policies, despite the huge mandate he acquired at the last election. Just this week, another judge ruled that the Southern District doesn't have jurisdiction over the site — the state will appeal to protect its use of the site to address the immigration crisis.
Metaculus Prediction
There is a 50% chance that the average number of noncitizens removed annually from the U.S. for fiscal years 2026 through 2028 will be at least 461,000, according to the Metaculus prediction community.
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