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Friends of the Everglades

US nonprofit organization

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Jan 28, 2026

What lawsuits are currently active against Alligator Alcatraz and what specific remedies are plaintiffs seeking?

Three distinct clusters of lawsuits are active around Florida’s “”: environmental and tribal challenges seeking to halt or unwind the facility and compel records production; detainee and civil‑rights ...

Dec 14, 2025

Where can former Alligator Alcatraz animals and employees be now — transfers, rescues, or layoffs?

Records and reporting show Alligator Alcatraz has operated continuously since July 1, 2025 and housed thousands of people; ICE data examined by NBC6 shows more than 6,700 people were held there throug...

Nov 20, 2025

When did Alligator Alcatraz announce a closure or pause (date/year)?

A federal judge ordered the immigration detention site nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz” to begin winding down in late August 2025 — Judge Kathleen Williams issued a preliminary injunction on August 21, ...

Nov 17, 2025

Which government agencies are responsible for overseeing the Alligator Alcatraz initiative?

Available reporting identifies a mix of state and federal actors tied to Alligator Alcatraz: the State of Florida (including the governor and attorney general) led the project and fronted roughly $450...

Nov 16, 2025

Who operates Alligator Alcatraz and what reasons were given for closure?

Alligator Alcatraz is a state-run immigration detention center built by Florida officials in the Everglades and closely associated with Governor Ron DeSantis and allies; reporting identifies Florida a...