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Alligator Alcatraz Expansion Stopped as Judge Rules Facility Threatens Everglades
Environmental activists argued that state leaders bypassed federal environmental reviews required under law.
Environmental activists argued that state leaders bypassed federal environmental reviews required under law.
Wetlands ecologist Christopher McVoy documented soil compaction, vegetation loss, and stormwater runoff risks after touring the site.
The case will now proceed through the federal court system, with further hearings expected later this year.
Uthmeier argues the state is aiding federal immigration enforcement, while critics claim the law oversteps federal jurisdiction.
U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams set a show-cause hearing for May 29, where Uthmeier must explain why he shouldn’t face contempt charges for advising law enforcement to continue enforcing the state law.