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What to know about "Alligator Alcatraz," Florida's immigration detention site in the Everglades

An immigration detention facility located at an isolated Everglades airfield surrounded by mosquito-, python- and alligator-filled swamplands is just days away from being operational

The Independent UK

Florida Seizes Land Owned By Miami-Dade To Build 'Alligator Alcatraz' To Detain Migrants

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said the Trump administration will fund an initiative by the Florida government to set up an immigration detention camp in the Everglades

Latin Times

Florida building ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ for undocumented migrants in the Everglades that will cost $450m per year to run

Facility under construction on former airfield and will cost $450m per year to run

The Independent UK

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Miami-Dade Mayor Criticizes Proposed Plan For Migrant Detention Center 'Alligator Alcatraz,' Says Environmental Impact Could Be 'Devastating'

Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava expressed reservations about a proposed migrant detention center in the Everglades

Latin Times

Florida asks Supreme Court to reinstate immigration law as lower courts weigh constitutionality

The Florida Attorney General is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to allow the state to enforce a new immigration law while lower courts decide whether the law is constitutional

The Independent UK

Florida Proposes 'Alligator Alcatraz' to House Detained Migrants and Speed Up Deportations

Florida's attorney general proposed using a 30-square-mile part of the Everglades to house, process, and deport detained migrants.

Reason

Florida AG Unveils Plan for Immigrant Detention Camp Surrounded by Alligators and Pythons

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has proposed a new immigrant detention facility nicknamed "Alligator Alcatraz," located at a remote airport site surrounded by Everglades wildlife

Latin Times

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Florida Attorney General found in contempt, but says it’s worth it to defend ‘Trump agenda’

Supporting Trump's will, even if it goes against the law he's supposed to enforce.

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Florida attorney general held in contempt after enforcing blocked immigration law

James Uthmeier defied a judge’s order to halt arrests and boasted of backing Trump’s immigration agenda

The Guardian - US

Florida attorney general in contempt for defying judge’s order in immigration case

James Uthmeier was documented sending public messages about not following a federal judge’s temporary ban on the state’s new anti-illegal immigrant laws

The Independent UK

Florida can't enforce a new immigration law while court challenge continues, judges rule

Authorities can’t enforce a new Florida law making it a misdemeanor for people in the U.S. illegally to enter the state while the law is being challenged in court

The Independent UK

Florida Officials Threaten Protesters With Death Ahead of 'No Kings' Protest: 'We Will Kill You Graveyard Dead'

Ahead of Saturday's "No Kings" protests, Florida officials issued aggressive warnings, with one sheriff threatening to kill violent demonstrators and the attorney general encouraging drivers to run over protesters who block roads.

Latin Times

Protests over immigration raids continue across the US with more planned

Protests over federal immigration enforcement raids are flaring up around the country, and officials in cities from coast to coast are bracing for major demonstrations against President Donald Trump over the weekend

The Independent UK

Federal judge blocks Florida from enforcing social media ban for kids while lawsuit continues

A federal judge has barred state officials from enforcing a Florida law that would ban social media accounts for young children, while a legal challenge against the law plays out

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Judge considers whether Florida's attorney general should be held in contempt over immigration law

A federal judge was considering whether Florida’s attorney general disobeyed her temporary order prohibiting the enforcement of a new state law making it a misdemeanor for people in the U.S. illegally to enter Florida

Latin Times

Idaho Immigration Law Blocked By Federal Judge Over Likely Violations To The Constitution

A federal judge has suspended an Idaho immigration bill allowing law enforcement to arrest migrants suspected of crossing into the state illegally if they are caught involved in another crime.

International Business Times

Federal Judge Rebukes Florida AG, Orders Local Police To Stop Enforcing State Immigration Law

A federal judge is planning on issuing an injunction against a Florida law making it a misdemeanor for undocumented immigrants to enter the state evading immigration officials

Latin Times

Federal Judge Rebukes Florida AG, Orders Local Police To Stop Enforcing State Immigration Law: 'Surprised And Shocked'

A federal judge is planning on issuing an injunction against a Florida law making it a misdemeanor for undocumented immigrants to enter the state evading immigration officials

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Florida seeks to enforce a law making it a crime for people in the US illegally to enter the state

Florida officials are appealing an injunction that freezes a new state law making it a misdemeanor for people who came to the country illegally to enter Florida if they elude immigration authorities

Reason

Florida Judge Seeks To Enjoin Parties Not Before Her Court

And she is considering holding the Florida Attorney General in contempt for pointing out the limits of the judge's order

The Independent UK

Federal judge says local police must follow order to halt enforcement of Florida immigration law

A federal judge has told attorneys for the state of Florida that an order freezing the enforcement of a new state immigration law absolutely did apply to all of the state’s local law enforcement agencies, despite a recent letter to the contrary from the state’s attorney general

The Independent UK

Hope Florida: A timeline of how a DeSantis-backed state charity was accused of wrongdoing

Scrutiny of a welfare program that is the signature initiative of Florida first lady Casey DeSantis is threatening to undermine a potential run to succeed her husband as governor, as well as his own presidential ambitions

Latin Times

Critics Slam Florida AG for Ignoring Court Order on Immigration Arrests: 'Not Complying In Good Faith'

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is under scrutiny after issuing conflicting directives in the last few days

The Independent UK

How a Medicaid scandal could upend the Florida governor’s race and benefit a Trump ally

State Republicans allege that millions in a Medicaid settlement were funneled through a nonprofit overseen by governor’s wife Casey DeSantis

Latin Times

Florida AG Tells Orlando Mayor 'There Will Be Consequences' if City Sticks With Policy Barring Officials From Inquiring About Immigration Status

"Failure to abide by state law may result in the enforcement of applicable penalties, including but not limited to being held in contempt," said AG James Uthmeier in a public letter

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