the Florida Everglades
Detainees allegedly beaten and pepper-sprayed at Alligator Alcatraz over phone complaint
A lawyer said detainees were targeted after complaining about being unable to access working phones
The Independent UK
4 min read
Environmental groups urge appeals court panel to lift halt on closing Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz'
Environmental groups have asked a federal appellate court panel to lift its temporary halt on closing an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades
The Independent UK
4 min read
Immigrant detainee at 'Alligator Alcatraz' agrees to leave US, asks that lawsuit be dismissed
One of three court challenges to an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades has ended
The Independent UK
4 min read
Officials withheld evidence on Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' funding, environmental groups say
Environmental groups claim federal and state officials withheld evidence about funding for an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades
The Independent UK
4 min read
Federal judge denies request to close Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz'
A federal judge has denied a request to close an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades known as “Alligator Alcatraz.”
The Independent UK
4 min read
Appellate court pauses lawsuit over Everglades detention center due to government shutdown
A federal lawsuit over an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades, known as “Alligator Alcatraz,” has been paused by an appellate court because of the government shutdown
The Independent UK
3 min read
DOJ contradicts DeSantis: Some detainees at 'Alligator Alcatraz' likely never in removal proceedings
U.S. government lawyers say detainees at the Florida Everglades immigration detention center, known as "Alligator Alcatraz," likely include people who have never been in removal proceedings
The Independent UK
5 min read
Inside 'Alligator Alcatraz': Color-coded uniforms, 5:30 am breakfast and strict rules
Detainees arriving at the immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades are given color-coded uniforms and segregated based on criminal history and flight risk
The Independent UK
6 min read
DeSantis' step toward victory on 'Alligator Alcatraz' sets up a funding dilemma for Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is facing a dilemma over the immigration detention center built in the Florida Everglades
The Independent UK
4 min read
A judge has ordered 'Alligator Alcatraz' in Florida to wind down operations. What happens now?
A federal judge has halted further expansion of the immigration detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz" in the Florida Everglades
The Independent UK
6 min read
