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Judge Denies Closure of Controversial Florida Immigration Detention Center
12/19/2025
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Story summary
- A federal judge rejected a request to close the Alligator Alcatraz immigration detention center in Florida.
- The detainee identified as M.A. argues the state lacks authority to operate the facility and that detainees face inadequate legal access and unsafe conditions.
- DeSantis administration maintains that the facility is legally operated under federal agreements.
- Improvements include video conferencing for legal meetings.
- Ongoing legal challenges persist, including First Amendment violations and environmental concerns.
