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Florida Rep. Maxwell Frost urges shutdown of "Alligator Alcatraz," calls it "internment camp"

Orlando Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost delivered sharp criticism of the site, describing it as "inhumane" and calling for it to be shut down.

Judge gives Trump administration and Florida partial victory in "Alligator Alcatraz" case

A federal judge tossed out part of a lawsuit brought by detainees at the "Alligator Alcatraz" detention center in the Florida ...

‘Psychological warfare’: Internal data shows true nature of Alligator Alcatraz

Putting people in tents in the middle of the Everglades is a great tool to make them give up their cases,” said one ...
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Despite change of venue, Alligator Alcatraz plaintiffs argue they've still got the upper hand

Although a federal judge in Miami ordered their case be moved to another Florida district, the ACLU and other plaintiffs ...

Judge orders Florida, federal officials to produce ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ agreements

A federal judge has ordered officials to produce agreements showing who has legal authority at “Alligator Alcatraz,” an ...

'Alligator Alcatraz' hearing ends with no ruling or injunction

A Florida federal judge heard arguments about the conditions at "Alligator Alcatraz" detention center in the Everglades but ...

Attorneys warn of ‘black hole’ for detainees with ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ case due for hearing Monday

Attorneys representing detainees held at the controversial makeshift immigration detention center dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” ...

Environmental concerns could halt construction at Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ immigration jail

Gov. Ron DeSantis has said the location in the rugged and remote Everglades was meant as a deterrent against escape, much ...