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Judge Upholds Florida's Immigration Detention Center Amid Lawsuits

12/23/2025

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A federal judge denied a request to shut down Florida's immigration detention center Alligator Alcatraz, citing insufficient evidence of irreparable harm.
The judge noted detainees appear on ICE's online locator and attorney access has improved with video and in-person meetings.
The DeSantis administration defends the facility's legality, saying it operates under federal agreements.
Ongoing lawsuits challenge the center's conditions and detainees' rights, with an appeals court reopening an environmental case.

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A federal judge denied a request to shut down Florida's immigration detention center Alligator Alcatraz, citing insufficient evidence of irreparable harm.
The judge noted detainees appear on ICE's online locator and attorney access has improved with video and in-person meetings.
The DeSantis administration defends the facility's legality, saying it operates under federal agreements.
Ongoing lawsuits challenge the center's conditions and detainees' rights, with an appeals court reopening an environmental case.