Judge Halts New Entries to 'Alligator Alcatraz'

A federal judge has issued a ban on new detainees entering the 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center, a controversial facility in the Florida Everglades. This decision comes in response to concerns raised about potential environmental damage to the area.

U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams ruled against the Trump administration and the state of Florida, mandating that aspects of the facility be dismantled as current detainees are relocated. Environmental activists applauded the decision, highlighting risks to the Everglades' wildlife.

The ruling underscores ongoing tensions between federal policies and environmental protection efforts. With the facility in the spotlight, authorities must consider sustainable alternatives for handling detainees without harming natural ecosystems.

(With inputs from agencies.)