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April 21, 2026
Appeals court allows 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center to remain open
- The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a decision to keep the 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center operational, rejecting the need for a federal environmental review.
- The court ruled that Florida constructed and controls the facility, thus it is not subject to federal environmental laws.
- Environmental groups plan to continue their legal fight, citing concerns over the facility's impact on the fragile Everglades ecosystem.
2 Sources
- Appeals court lifts order requiring 'Alligator Alcatraz' dismantlingApr 21, 2026 at 9:15 PM · The Hill
- Appeals court keeps 'Alligator Alcatraz' open, rejecting need for federal environmental reviewApr 22, 2026 at 7:06 AM · ABC News