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April 6, 2026
Environmentalists Push for Closure of 'Alligator Alcatraz'
- Environmental groups are pressing for the closure of the ICE facility known as 'Alligator Alcatraz' due to its environmental impact.
- A federal appellate court is reviewing a lower court's order to close the facility, which has been temporarily halted.
- The case raises questions about federal control and funding related to the facility's compliance with environmental laws.
2 Sources
- Environmentalists want 'Alligator Alcatraz' to close. They'll get a hearing this weekApr 6, 2026 at 8:46 AM · NPR
- Court asked to lift halt on closing Everglades immigration detention centerApr 7, 2026 at 3:42 PM · AP