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Judge stops work at Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz.' What are they building there?

Construction at "Alligator Alcatraz," Florida's new immigrant detention center, has been halted while a judge hears arguments ...

Environmental concerns could halt construction at Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ immigration jail

Gov. Ron DeSantis has said the location in the rugged and remote Everglades was meant as a deterrent against escape, much ...

Environmental concerns could halt construction at Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

Last week, US District Judge Kathleen Williams ordered a 14-day halt on additional construction at the site while witnesses ...

Florida opening Deportation Depot at former prison to operate alongside Alligator Alcatraz

While a federal judge considers whether to shut down a detention facility that Donald Trump’s administration and Florida ...

Florida to open ‘Deportation Depot’ at shuttered prison weeks after launching ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ facility

Florida's DeSantis unveils new immigration detention center dubbed 'Deportation Depot' to expand deportations.

‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Detainees Allege Disease, Flooding at Florida Facility

The Trump administration is facing increasing pressure over the conditions at immigration detention centers, including at the ...
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New Florida Lt. Governor and next Alligator Alcatraz

Capitol reporter Forrest Saunders joins us this week from Tallahassee. We discuss the new LT. Governor pick Jay Collins, the ...
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Faith leaders rally weekly at Alligator Alcatraz, urge humane treatment for detainees

Religious leaders, advocates and family members of detainees gathered for a vigil outside Alligator Alcatraz. Officials deny ...