Judge Halts 'Alligator Alcatraz' Construction Amid Environmental Concerns
A federal judge has halted construction of the 'Alligator Alcatraz' migrant detention center in the Florida Everglades, citing environmental risks. This decision follows legal challenges from environmental groups and an appeal from Florida. The move underscores ongoing tensions over immigration and conservation policies.
In a significant legal ruling, a federal judge has ordered a stop to further construction at the controversial 'Alligator Alcatraz' migrant detention facility in the Florida Everglades. The decision, delivered by U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams, comes amid mounting environmental concerns and opposition from local leaders and activists.
Judge Williams, an Obama-era appointee, sided with environmental advocacy groups who argued that the detention center poses severe risks to the delicate ecosystems of the Everglades. The facility, promoted by President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, is set in a region home to various wildlife species, including alligators and crocodiles.
Despite this setback, the state of Florida has already filed an appeal against the judge's order. The costly project, estimated at $450 million annually, has drawn national attention, with divergent opinions on immigration policies and environmental preservation clashing at its core.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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