Federal Appeals Court Blocks Closure of “Alligator Alcatraz” Detention Center in Florida Everglades
A federal appeals court has stepped in to halt a lower court judge’s order that sought to indefinitely end operations at the controversial “Alligator Alcatraz” immigration detention center located deep within the Florida Everglades. The detention center, known for its remote and challenging environment, remains open for now following the judiciary’s intervention, highlighting ongoing legal and political battles over immigration enforcement facilities across the United States. Background on the Controversy “Alligator Alcatraz,” a nickname earned due to its isolated location amidst perilous Everglades terrain, has been under intense scrutiny for years. Activists, legal advocates, and certain community groups have long