Alligator Alcatraz begins shutdown after judge’s ruling

Name: Alligator Alcatraz begins shutdown after judge’s ruling
Uploaded: 2025-08-28T18:29:00-0400
Duration: 2 min 42 s
Description: Operations are winding down at the controversial Alligator Alcatraz detention center following a federal judge’s order to dismantle the facility. U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams denied requests to pause her ruling, which mandates the removal of fencing, lighting, generators, and other infrastructure within 60 days.

Operations are winding down at the controversial Alligator Alcatraz detention center following a federal judge’s order to dismantle the facility. U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams denied requests to pause her ruling, which mandates the removal of fencing, lighting, generators, and other infrastructure within 60 days.