Is ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ under federal control? Answer could decide environmental groups’ case
A months-long legal battle involves whether the facility is subject to federal environmental laws.
A months-long legal battle involves whether the facility is subject to federal environmental laws.
Paving over wildlands and bringing in staff and prisoners has an environmental impact in an already sensitive landscape.
A judge sided with the Miccosukee Tribe and said the ICE detention center must close. Florida officials have already appealed.
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