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Lawyers Report Disappearance of Hundreds of Alligator Alcatraz Detainees From ICE Database: 'It's a Black Hole'
The Miami Herald reported that by late August about 800 detainees no longer appeared in ICE's database, while another 450 were listed with no location
DHS Slams 'Media Hoaxes', Says Alligator Alcatraz Remains Open 'Housing Worst of Worst Criminal Illegal Aliens'
Homeland Security also took a jab at "activist judges", a clear referente to U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams who ordered the facility to halt operations by late October
Appeals Court Overturns Judge Order, Allows 'Alligator Alcatraz' To Continue Functioning
An appeals court overturned a federal judge's order forcing Florida authorities to shut down the migrant detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz," allowing it to continue operating
Florida Faces Over $200 Million in Losses as 'Alligator Alcatraz' Detention Center Nears Closure
Florida's immigration detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz" may soon close following a federal court order, leaving the state facing steep financial losses estimated to be around $218 million
Detainees Describe Mutiny At 'Alligator Alcatraz' Including Tear Gas And Four Injured
Four migrants detained in the Florida detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz" claim there was a mutiny at the facility that resulted in four injuries
DeSantis Appears To Confirm Closure Of Alligator Alcatraz But Says It's Because Of Quick Deportations
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis acknowledged that detainees are being rapidly moved out of the controversial Everglades detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz," but attributed the development to federal deportations rather than the court order mandating its closure.
Florida's $245 Million 'Alligator Alcatraz' Could Be Emptied Barely Two Months After Opening, Leaked Email Shows
Florida's controversial Everglades immigration detention facility, widely known as "Alligator Alcatraz," could be empty within days
Only 1 in 5 Detainees at Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' Had Removal Orders, Records Show
A recent investigation from the Miami Herald and Tampa Bay Times found that instead of housing dangerous criminals — as originally intended — Alligator Alcatraz allegedly operates as a transfer hub for immigrants still fighting their cases in immigration court.
Governor DeSantis Defies Judge's Order to Halt Operations at 'Alligator Alcatraz': 'We're Not Gonna Be Deterred'
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has responded defiantly to U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams' ruling halting operations at Alligator Alcatraz by saying that his administration "will not be deterred" by the order.
Five 'Alligator Alcatraz' Contractors Are Linked To Corrupt Dealings, Report Reveals
Five contractors hired by the Ron DeSantis administration to help build and operate the migrant detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz" are tied to corrupt dealings, according to an investigation published by the Miami Herald
Florida Authorities Ordered To Begin Dismantling Part Of 'Alligator Alcatraz' Over Environmental Danger Ruling
Florida authorities have been ordered to begin dismantling part of the detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz" following a ruling preventing it from bringing in new detainees over environmental concerns
Attorneys Escalate Criticism Of Harsh Conditions In 'Alligator Alcatraz': 'Bordering On Torture'
Attorneys representing migrants detained at "Alligator Alcatraz" are escalating their criticism of conditions endured there, with one saying it is "bordering on torture"
Close To Half Of All Migrants Sent To 'Alligator Alcatraz' Don't Have a Criminal Record: Report
Close to half of all migrants sent to the Florida migrant detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz" don't have criminal records, data obtained by CBS News showed
Florida Judge To Weigh Request To Shut Down 'Alligator Alcatraz' After Suspension Of Operations
A Florida judge will hear a petition to permanently shut down the detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz" over arguments that it could cause "irreparable" harm to the Everglades
Mexican President Sheinbaum Says There Are More Than 80 Nationals Held At 'Alligator Alcatraz'
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said there are over 80 nationals currently held at the Florida detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz"
Alligator Alcatraz May Threaten Habitat of Endangered Florida Panthers, Expert Says
Wildlife experts warn that construction, operations, and noise from Alligator Alcatraz threaten the habitat of endangered species in the Florida Everglades, including the Florida panther
Fate Of 'Alligator Alcatraz' Detainee Prompts 'Proof of Life' Plea, DHS Statement Rejecting He Was Dead
After 48 hours of confusion over the condition of Venezuelan influencer and "Alligator Alcatraz" detainee Luis Manuel Rivas Velásquez, his attorney's have officially confirmed that he is alive
Construction At 'Alligator Alcatraz' Suspended Over Environmental Concerns
A federal judge halted construction at the migrant detention center known as Alligator Alcatraz for two weeks after a hearing over its potential environmental impact
'Alligator Alcatraz' Could Be Shut Down, But Not Due To Its Harsh Conditions For Migrants
The Florida migrant detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz" could be shut down due to environmental concerns
ICE's $45B Tent Detention Plan Raises Alarms Over Past Safety and Sanitation Issues
A new report has revealed mounting criticism against the $45 billion plan by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to rapidly expand its detention infrastructure through tent-based facilities
FEMA to Distribute Hundreds Of Millions to Help Build and Operate More Immigration Detention Centers
FEMA will distribute more than $600 million to states to help build and operate temporary immigration detention centers.
Family of Mexican Brothers Released From Alligator Alcatraz To Sue For Abuses In Detention
Family members of the Mexican brothers held at the center known as "Alligator Alcatraz" are set to file a lawsuit over alleged abuses while in detention
Detainees at 'Alligator Alcatraz' Are Being Denied Access to Legal Counsel, Attorneys Say
Since the facility opened July 1, "Alligator Alcatraz" has faced widespread criticism over its treatment of those in custody.
Mexican Diplomat Warns Nationals To Take 'Extreme Precautions Or Not Come To Florida': 'They Will Detain You For Anything'
Mexican consul in Orlando Juan Sabines urged nationals to "take extreme precautions or not come to Florida" following the detention of two brothers later sent to the detention center known as Alligator Alcatraz
Brothers Detained At 'Alligator Alcatraz' Returned To Mexico Without Criminal Charges
Two Mexican brothers were returned to their home country after being detained at the Florida center known as "Alligator Alcatraz"
Advocates Decry 'Unlivable' Conditions At 'Alligator Alcatraz': 'It's Like a Dog Cage'
Advocates continue decrying conditions at the migrant detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz"
Mexico Seeking To Repatriate Over a Dozen Nationals From 'Alligator Alcatraz': 'It's Really Bad'
The Mexican government is seeking to repatriate over a dozen migrants from the Florida detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz," President Claudia Sheinbaum said
'Alligator Alcatraz' Funded by Taxpayer Money Intended for Florida's Hurricane Response, Disaster Preparedness: Report
Gov. Ron DeSantis awarded $20 million in no-bid contracts, including nearly $500,000 for an emergency radio system that was originally designated for disaster preparedness during the active hurricane season.
Florida Democrats Seek To Shut Down 'Alligator Alcatraz': 'Shut Down This Atrocity'
Florida Democrats have introduced legislation to shut down the migrant detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz"
Florida Highway Patrol Accused of Targeting Hispanic Drivers Amid Nationwide Allegations of Racial Profiling
A federal judge in Los Angeles last week ordered the Trump administration to halt indiscriminate immigration stops in California over racial profiling concerns