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First immigration detainees arrive at Florida center in the Everglades
The first group of immigrants has arrived at a new detention center deep in the Florida Everglades that officials have dubbed ...
Republican donors and Florida’s hurricane know-how helped build ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ so quickly
In a matter of days, an isolated training airport in the Everglades became “Alligator Alcatraz,” modeled after the state’s ...
Lawmakers were stopped from entering Alligator Alcatraz. That may violate Florida law
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First immigration detainees arrive at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ center in Florida Everglades
The first group of immigrants has arrived at a new detention center deep in the Florida Everglades that officials have dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz.” ...
Florida food trucks face backlash after catering controversy at Alligator Alcatraz
A Mexican food truck company is apologizing to its customers for participating in a catering event at Alligator Alcatraz.
DOJ moves to block eco groups from halting construction of ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
The Justice Department filed in court to block environmental groups from delaying the construction of the immigration ...
Despite promises of FEMA funds, Florida has so far received no federal money for 'Alligator Alcatraz'
In a new court filing, the Department of Homeland Security says that so far, Florida has not even applied for any federal ...
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DOJ pushes back against environmental legal challenge to 'Alligator Alcatraz' in the Everglades
Friends of the Everglades and the Center for Biological Diversity filed a lawsuit last week, accompanied by the request for a ...