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Environmental damage in the Everglades

The environmental damage caused by the construction and operations of Alligator Alcatraz in the Florida Everglades, including harm to the ecosystem and indigenous rights.

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Jan 27, 2026

What environmental laws or permitting processes did Florida skip or invoke to build Alligator Alcatraz in the Everglades?

moved quickly to build the so‑called “” detention center in the without conducting a public environmental review required when a federal action or federally funded project is involved, prompting lawsu...