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Alligator Alcatraz detention center faces shutdown after federal judge’s order

Florida’s Alligator Alcatraz detention center is expected to close within days following a federal judge’s order citing environmental risks to the Everglades. An email from a top state official confirmed the facility is nearly empty. The state appears to be complying, but legal and political battles continue.
Aug 27, 2025 (02:08)
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