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- The Department of Justice ruled that a $608 million FEMA reimbursement cannot fund construction of the Alligator Alcatraz facility.
- The ruling contradicts Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and U.S. President Donald Trump that the grant would cover construction costs.
- Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said the reimbursement may not occur.
- The case involves environmental groups and the Miccosukee Tribe seeking federal regulations on a facility criticized for poor conditions and housing non-criminal detainees.
