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Judge concludes hearing on halting ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ construction over environmental concerns without an immediate ruling
The fate of a makeshift immigrant detention center in the Florida Everglades dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” hung in the balance on Wednesday as a federal judge considered whether building on sensitive wetlands violated environmental laws.
Environmental concerns could halt construction at Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
Last week, US District Judge Kathleen Williams ordered a 14-day halt on additional construction at the site while witnesses testified at a hearing, part of a lawsuit seeking to halt operations and further construction.
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Florida to use shuttered prison as 2nd immigration detention center after ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
The state plans to spend up to $6 million to stand up Baker Correctional Institution to hold more than 1,300 people awaiting deportation.
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More fake lawns may be coming to your neighborhood, but with the spread of artificial turf, which is made of plastic, comes a ...
The City of Bushnell is seeking a third-party environmental consultant to help with odor oversight and compliance after ...
Construction of “Alligator Alcatraz” could be halted indefinitely as a federal judge considered whether the development on wetlands violates environmental laws.
Construction on "Alligator Alcatraz" could be halted indefinitely as a federal judge considers whether the hasty development on sensitive Florida wetlands violates environmental laws.
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