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Florida lawmakers who were denied access to ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ sue Gov. DeSantis
Five Florida state lawmakers who were denied access to a new immigration detention center in the Everglades are suing Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Florida Supreme Court kicks ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ case to lower court
The Democrats' case will be heard in Leon County, far away from the outdoor Everglades prison for pre-deportees.
Trump Opens "Alligator Alcatraz" Immigrant Detainment Facility in Florida Everglades
A federal court ruled that California's ban on private prisons and detention centers like San Diego's Otay Mesa Detention Center, owned and operated by private company CoreCivic, and where migrant children were detained separately from their parents, is unconstitutional. (ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images)
Florida Hasn't Applied for $450 Million Reimbursement for Alligator Alcatraz, DHS, FEMA Say
MIAMI—A day after Florida’s Alligator Alcatraz detention facility received its first van-load of undocumented immigrants, the state still hasn’t applied f
Lawmakers Visit 'Alligator Alcatraz,' but Some Wonder How Much They'll Get to See
Five Democratic state lawmakers tried to visit the site when it opened July 3 but said they were denied access. The state subsequently arranged Saturday's tour. The lawmakers have sued over the denial,
Inside Florida's Alligator Alcatraz: What we know about the immigrant detention center
How many inmates at Florida's Alligator Alcatraz? How many people in a cell? Where do they eat? Who works there? Is there air conditioning? Showers?
Florida lawmakers inside Alligator Alcatraz in "staged" visit , after being denied entrance
This comes after allegations of "inhumane" treatment of detainees at the detention center.
Leading Florida bishops issue pointed rebuke of "Alligator Alcatraz"
"Common decency requires that we remember the individuals being detained," Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski said in a statement.
Florida Democrats sue over access to 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center
Amid the controversy, emergency management officials on Wednesday invited state legislators and members of Congress to visit the facility on Saturday, setting up a 90-minute tour restricted to lawmakers.
Florida lawmakers to visit Alligator Alcatraz after being denied access and concerns over detainee c
Four Florida members of congress are expected to visit the new ICE detention facility in the Everglades known as Alligator Alcatraz on Saturday.
Dem lawmakers file suit against Florida over being denied entry to ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
Five Florida Democratic lawmakers are suing Gov. DeSantis over being denied entry into the immigration detention facility dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz.” State Sen. Shevrin Jones (D-FL) joins Alex Witt to detail complaints of conditions received by detainees.
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DEP once again fails Florida springs, won’t push polluters
Florida’s springs are one of the natural wonders of our state. As a result, I naturally wonder why the government agency in ...
Florida approves $4 million for new college accreditation body
The Florida Board of Governors on Friday voted to move forward with the creation of a new non-profit accrediting body for colleges and universities, approving itself as the sole member of the group ...
Supreme Court keeps hold on Florida immigration law aimed at people in the US illegally
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to allow Florida to enforce an immigration law making it a crime for ...
Florida lawmakers denied ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ access sue DeSantis
Five state Democratic lawmakers, who were denied entry to Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz” earlier this month, sued Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) on Thursday, arguing he didn’t ...