Even as Florida moves detainees from ‘Alligator Alcatraz’, activists fight for its permanent closure
Groups cite detainee maltreatment and degradation of surrounding land as reasons to close facility permanently Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email An alliance of environmental groups has welcomed reports that detainees have been moved from Florida ’s notorious “Alligator Alcatraz” immigration jail, but have promised to press ahead with legal action to ensure its permanent closure and the restoration of the fragile Everglades wetlands where it is located. The Department of Homeland…


