The Miccosukee Tribe has joined environmental groups to file a lawsuit against federal and state agencies for constructing an immigrant detention center called "Alligator Alcatraz" in the Everglades National Park. The lawsuit claims that the agencies failed to conduct an environmental review and highlights the center's proximity to tribal villages and ceremonial sites, raising concerns about environmental degradation. Tribal leaders, including William "Popeye" James Osecola, emphasize their commitment to fighting against the facility to safeguard their land and cultural resources.
The Miccosukee Tribe in Florida joined environmental groups on Tuesday to sue the federal and state agencies that constructed an immigrant detention center known as the "Alligator Alcatraz" located in the Everglades National Park.
The filing alleges the center's proximity to Miccosukee villages, ceremonial sites, and access to traditional hunting grounds, raising significant concerns about environmental degradation and potential impacts.
William "Popeye" James Osecola stated, "We are going to make sure that we fight this facility on whatever front is available to us" and emphasized the tribe's dedication to protecting the land.
Osecola remarked that since the facility's operation began, tribal members have been restricted from gathering plants and herbs traditionally used for food and medicine.
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