Closure of Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center can proceed, judge says
The Florida migrant detention center known as “Alligator Alcatraz” must continue moving toward shutting down, a federal judge ruled late Wednesday.
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3 developments- Aug 22, 2025‘Alligator Alcatraz’ may be shut down before Halloween. Florida already has a backup plan
- Aug 25, 2025Only lean-left coverage:Alligator Alcatraz must close, but the fight isn't over
- Aug 28, 2025Closure of Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center can proceed, judge says
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