Two environmental organizations have filed a lawsuit to halt the construction of an immigrant detention facility in the Everglades, arguing that Florida officials failed to conduct necessary ecological reviews. The facility, titled "Alligator Alcatraz," is slated to hold up to 3,000 detainees, with plans to open soon. Environmentalists assert that the construction will harm local wildlife and ecosystems, including endangered species. They are demanding a pause in construction until a thorough environmental review is conducted, and have requested an expedited hearing as the state prepares for detainee intake by Tuesday.
Florida officials plan to open a controversial immigrant detention center in the Everglades, but environmental groups have filed a lawsuit to halt its construction.
Environmentalists claim the center's construction ignores crucial ecological reviews and poses threats to local wildlife and ecosystems.
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