Court CaseTuesday, April 21, 2026Mongabay
Appeals court keeps ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ open, rejecting need for federal environmental review
An appeals court has upheld the decision to keep the immigration detention center, referred to as ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ operational without requiring a federal environmental review, allowing its operations to continue in the sensitive Florida Everglades. The ruling highlights ongoing tensions between immigration policies and environmental concerns in the region.
