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Environmentalists sue to stop opening of ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ in Everglades

Florida officials have said the facility, nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz” by Republicans, will open early next week and hold up to 3,000 detainees.

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Florida is moving ahead with 'Alligator Alcatraz,' despite widespread pushback

Florida's attorney general says the migrant detention facility is on track to open in early July, at a little-used airfield in the Everglades. Environmental activists hope they can stop the project.

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What is 'Alligator Alcatraz'? Migrant detention center approved in Florida

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said the detention site is expected to open in July in the Everglades. Here's what else we know.

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'Alligator Alcatraz' Faces Legal Challenge Days Before Opening

Two environmental charities on Friday filed a lawsuit at a Miami federal court attempting to block the opening of a new migrant processing facility at the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport ...

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Alligator Alcatraz could have dangerous impact on Everglades, critics say - Naples Daily News

Florida is establishing a temporary immigrant detention center nicknamed "Alligator Alcatraz" in the Everglades. The facility will utilize a former airstrip and aims to house 5,000 detainees by ...

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