So, what's the plan? What's your plan?

[ancianita]

27. Right.

A federal judge -- U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams (Obama) issued the order, halting the detention center's operations -- and ordered the closure of "Alligator Alcatraz" on August 22, 2025, citing violations of environmental law and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) due to the lack of required assessments before construction and operation. This is what's different.

The lawsuit was filed by environmental groups, including Friends of the Everglades, and tribal leaders who argued the facility threatens the Florida Everglades and its ecosystems

The ruling mandates that no new detainees be sent to the facility and requires the state and federal government to remove existing detainees and all infrastructure within 60 days. While the state and federal governments have appealed the ruling, they are complying with the order, and the facility is rapidly emptying.

Though the ruling's been appealed to the 11th Circuit, the 11th is known for backing environmental law, so having only 60 days to do it, that's why they're emptying out the camp even before the 11th Circuit rules.