TALLAHASSEE, Fla.
Environmental groups filed a federal lawsuit to stop the construction of a migrant detention center, dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz,” in the Florida Everglades, arguing it threatens the sensitive ecosystem. Supported by Gov. Ron DeSantis as part of an immigration enforcement strategy, the facility is set to begin processing undocumented individuals soon, despite ongoing protests and legal challenges.
Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: Environmental groups are trying to stop a new migrant detention center in Florida’s Everglades, which they say could harm the environment and local wildlife.
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