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A dramatic twist in the saga of 'Alligator Alcatraz' unfolded on Thursday as U.S. District Judge Kathleen Mary Williams slammed the brakes on further construction of the controversial detention centre.

 

Following two intense days of testimony, the judge granted a temporary restraining order, suggesting possible environmental damage to Florida’s precious Everglades.

 

Although the current facility can still accommodate detainees, U.S. District Judge Kathleen Mary Williams has severely restricted any further development for the next 14 days. This move offers a reprieve for environmental groups and the Miccosukee Tribe, who have fiercely contested the project. The centre sits just 50 miles from Miami, deep within the Everglades, posing a threat to endangered species like the Florida panther and sacred lands like the Miccosukee.

 

Miccosukee Chairman Talbert Cypress voiced relief, hailing the pause as a crucial step in defending their homeland. In contrast, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier blasted the ruling, insisting it fails to halt operations entirely and vowing to challenge the decision. The battle lines are drawn, with both sides primed for further legal skirmishes.

 

The controversy revolves around the absence of environmental impact assessments, which plaintiffs contend were essential prior to the construction of the centre. State officials assert the facility sidesteps federal environmental laws, adding another layer to the heated legal debate.

 

The facility, constructed with federal funds but run by the state, straddles a murky jurisdiction, leaving courts and officials perplexed.

 

Governor Ron DeSantis claims Florida is executing federal immigration policies, with promises of reimbursement left unfulfilled. This adds complexity to an already fraught situation, once considered a key component of the US president's ambitious deportation plans.

 

Alligator Alcatraz’s lightning-fast creation transformed the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport into a massive, 3,000-capacity detention site. The facility’s proximity to crucial tribal lands has sparked fierce resistance, with the Miccosukee Tribe joining litigation efforts last month to protect their historical and cultural heritage.

 

As court hearings continue next week, eyes will remain fixed on Miami to see how these complex legal and environmental issues are resolved. The halt on construction may be temporary, but it underscores significant regional tensions and unresolved questions about jurisdiction and environmental stewardship.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from ABC News 2025-08-08

 

Aww just tell cosplay Barbie to set one up in her gravel pit they could call it the gravel pit.it would also titillate the trump supporters

1 hour ago, Tug said:

Aww just tell cosplay Barbie

 

She gets savaged in this week's South Park (S27E02). 

How can the Good guys obey the farleft judicary's due process for illegals if ya won't let us build & expand Detentions facilities? Go home illegals,use the CBP One app to avoid detention.

"Today’s ruling by an activist judge will have no impact on immigration enforcement in Florida," said Alex Lanfranconi, the communications director for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. "Alligator Alcatraz will remain operational, continuing to serve as a force multiplier to enhance deportation efforts."

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/federal-judge-halts-expansion-trump-admins-alligator-alcatraz-detention-facility-florida

May as well stop having elections and just let unelected judges run the US. 

6 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

May as well stop having elections and just let unelected judges run the US. 

That seems to be the system now that the Dems post power. Go to some random loony left District Judge and get whatever you want ordered in a Court. Like all the other things they have done, it will be over turned on appeal, but meanwhile it slows things down. But that is all the Dems want - time to get back in power and stop Trump from destroying their woke utopian delusions. 

 

I think that because of this 'lawfare' abuse by Dems, there is going to be a massive shake up of the Judicial system in USA.  The Trump Administration will get a Federal Law enacted that bans District and State Courts ruling on matters that are Federal in nature, which will go to the SCOTUS for final decision.  This will IMO include severe sanctions and punishments for Judges that commit over-reach - right now there is none - that must and will change.  

1 hour ago, JonnyF said:

May as well stop having elections and just let unelected judges run the US. 

You will like the medieval times when Kings dispensed justice. Your wannabe king would like that too. 

6 hours ago, Tug said:

Aww just tell cosplay Barbie to set one up in her gravel pit they could call it the gravel pit.it would also titillate the trumpers .

Tug - While on line, tell us again how articulate Kamala Harris is.  I missed hearing this from you.

1 hour ago, Eric Loh said:

You will like the medieval times when Kings dispensed justice. Your wannabe king would like that too. 

Even SCOTUS don't seem to execute the 'king's' bidding sometimes, despite being political appointees. 

 

Should judges, both State and Federal be elected and thus be beholden to public opinion to keep their jobs, be political appointees, dependent on the will of the appointer, for the duration of the appointment, or for as long as the appointer wills it, or should judges be independent? Agreed there is always some influence in appointments/elections/selections, but in my view, independent judiciary is important. The ability for the executive to ignore the judiciary should be removed. While no one likes to lose, the people need champions who are fair and unbiased.

Just stick them in Teepees, then everyone happy, except the illegals.

It will be interesting to see what happens when a hurricane's path - sans sharpee - points towards this "facility". ICE Secret Police do a runner, leaving the prisoners to die.

 

 

Put a stop nto this barbaric punishment permanently! Do you begrudge folks seeking a better life to feed their families? Only monsters do that.

Can't go around feeding the alligators, they will get used to it.

Good! It's about time some judge decided a case against them. 😡

1 hour ago, bamnutsak said:

It will be interesting to see what happens when a hurricane's path - sans sharpee - points towards this "facility". ICE Secret Police do a runner, leaving the prisoners to die.

 

 

I guess we''ll see a lot of Mexicans boarding up their windows.

 

 

14 minutes ago, WDSmart said:

Good! It's about time some judge decided a case against them. 😡

 

Democracy is the enemy of the left. That's why they love to empower unelected left wing judges. 

11 hours ago, bamnutsak said:

 

She gets savaged in this week's South Park (S27E02). 

Saw a snippet on utube lmao!🤣 perhaps she should work at that danish zoo lol 😂 

6 hours ago, thaipo7 said:

Tug - While on line, tell us again how articulate Kamala Harris is.  I missed hearing this from you.

I know I’m probably the least articulate member on AN but at least I can see this administration for what it is and what they are trying to do.as far as a top leaders communication skills kmala beats trump in less than a nano second.

Abandoned oil rigs would suit. Somewhere freezing cold, super windy and hundreds of miles from land. Pile these crims up 50 to a cell out there.  Shame if supply ships couldnt deliver due to storms. They'd be begging for Aligator Alcatraz. Oh well. 

4 hours ago, Tug said:

as far as a top leaders communication skills kmala beats trump in less than a nano second.

This is simply trolling.

6 hours ago, SunnyinBangrak said:

Abandoned oil rigs would suit. Somewhere freezing cold, super windy and hundreds of miles from land. Pile these crims up 50 to a cell out there.  Shame if supply ships couldnt deliver due to storms. They'd be begging for Aligator Alcatraz. Oh well. 

Oh I dono 99% are guilty of showing up at immigration court or day labor types perhaps they should be publicly flogged to death?would that satisfy you over the top racism?obviously I’m being sarcastic about death by flogging for the horrible offense of trying to create opportunities for themselves and their families…..you sir are a sad excuse of a human being.

2 hours ago, dinsdale said:

This is simply trolling.

Are cognitively impaired?just asking.

18 hours ago, riclag said:

How can the Good guys obey the farleft judicary's due process for illegals if ya won't let us build & expand Detentions facilities? Go home illegals,use the CBP One app to avoid detention.

"Today’s ruling by an activist judge will have no impact on immigration enforcement in Florida," said Alex Lanfranconi, the communications director for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. "Alligator Alcatraz will remain operational, continuing to serve as a force multiplier to enhance deportation efforts."

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/federal-judge-halts-expansion-trump-admins-alligator-alcatraz-detention-facility-florida

I agree... As for environmental impact. I do not see how the impact is any different to the airport they already had there that was fenced in. The lefties are trying to use everything possible to prevent Trump from succeeding in getting rid of these illegals. Florida should take those illegals and make another tent city under the highways like they did 50 years ago in Miami for the illegal cubans and haitians that were flooding the country. Then maybe the democrats would realize their mistake in trying to close alligator alley. 

9 hours ago, Tug said:

Saw a snippet on utube lmao!🤣 perhaps she should work at that danish zoo lol 😂 

I know I’m probably the least articulate member on AN but at least I can see this administration for what it is and what they are trying to do.as far as a top leaders communication skills kmala beats trump in less than a nano second.

Yeah... she proved that with all that election money she spent in her campaign. All for fraught. 

17 hours ago, unblocktheplanet said:

Put a stop nto this barbaric punishment permanently! Do you begrudge folks seeking a better life to feed their families? Only monsters do that.

 

If you don't have borders, you don't have a country.  They're free to pursue their best life.  They need to do it legally, though.  Or someplace beside the USA.

3 minutes ago, impulse said:

 

If you don't have borders, you don't have a country.  They're free to pursue their best life.  They need to do it legally, though.  Or someplace beside the USA.

Why are they grabbing them out of immigration court?the fact of the matter is thease incompetent freaks are going for the easy pickings all for show don’t be fooled.

 

2 hours ago, thesetat said:

Yeah... she proved that with all that election money she spent in her campaign. All for fraught. 

im referring to Christy knom aka cosplay Barbie the poser not the ex vice president/senator/attorney general for the state with the 4th largest economy on the planet/ lawyer/woman of color that was brought up by her mom.its to bad we were to backward to elect a woman president…now we are paying with this clown show

8 minutes ago, Tug said:

18 minutes ago, impulse said:

If you don't have borders, you don't have a country.  They're free to pursue their best life.  They need to do it legally, though.  Or someplace beside the USA.

Why are they grabbing them out of immigration court?the fact of the matter is thease incompetent freaks are going for the easy pickings all for show don’t be fooled.

 

Maybe because that's where they find the illegals who have just been ordered deported.  The difference today is that they don't get to go back to their illegal lives for another 4 or 5 years waiting on someone to actually enforce the deportation orders (hoping for the next amnesty before that happens).  Admittedly, part of it is for show.  To discourage the next ones from paying the cartels $10K to sneak them in.

 

 

2 minutes ago, impulse said:

 

Maybe because that's where they find the illegals who have just been ordered deported.  The difference today is that they don't get to go back to their illegal lives for another 4 or 5 years waiting on someone to actually enforce the deportation orders (hoping for the next amnesty before that happens).  Admittedly, part of it is for show.  To discourage the next ones from paying the cartels $10K to sneak them in.

 

 

Naa it’s just easy pickings.i think the asylum laws need to be tuned up that’s the big draw knowing they by law can get in asking for asylum.

On 8/8/2025 at 10:07 AM, Tug said:

Aww just tell cosplay Barbie to set one up in her gravel pit they could call it the gravel pit.it would also titillate the trump supporters

I can't believe how stupid this Miccosukee tribe of aligators are if they get to close down the camp as they will lose the chance of a free feed if a prisoner escapes. I wonder if they thought about that before complaining to the judge.

23 hours ago, riclag said:

How can the Good guys obey the farleft judicary's due process for illegals if ya won't let us build & expand Detentions facilities? Go home illegals,use the CBP One app to avoid detention.

"Today’s ruling by an activist judge will have no impact on immigration enforcement in Florida," said Alex Lanfranconi, the communications director for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. "Alligator Alcatraz will remain operational, continuing to serve as a force multiplier to enhance deportation efforts."

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/federal-judge-halts-expansion-trump-admins-alligator-alcatraz-detention-facility-florida

 

You are the espousing commie policies now, as your position requires the violation of property rights of the people who have a legal right to the land, the Florida Miccosukee nation. The state and national government entered into binding legal agreements to respect the integrity of their territory. There was a requirement to follow a land use process that was not followed.

2 hours ago, impulse said:

 

If you don't have borders, you don't have a country.  They're free to pursue their best life.  They need to do it legally, though.  Or someplace beside the USA.

and if they broke the law getting into US, they should be deported AFTER due process  aka getting in front of a judge and having a decision made... the is part of the Constitution "all persons" entitled to due process, citizen or not. If you don't agree, at least admit you don't support the Constitution and framework for US democracy.