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Eleventh Circuit Upholds Alligator Alcatraz Detention Center Operations

4/22/2026

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The Eleventh Circuit ruled the Miami judge's shutdown order for Alligator Alcatraz immigration detention center was improper.
Environmental groups and the Miccosukee Tribe did not show federal control over the facility.
The ruling was supported by Chief Judge William Pryor and Judge Andrew Basher.
Judge Nancy Abudu dissented.
The ruling allows operations to continue during litigation.

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Story summary

The Eleventh Circuit ruled the Miami judge's shutdown order for Alligator Alcatraz immigration detention center was improper.
Environmental groups and the Miccosukee Tribe did not show federal control over the facility.
The ruling was supported by Chief Judge William Pryor and Judge Andrew Basher.
Judge Nancy Abudu dissented.
The ruling allows operations to continue during litigation.