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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.
Florida joins other red states across the country—notably Texas, Indiana, and Ohio—seeking to hold on to their majority
Wetlands ecologist Christopher McVoy documented soil compaction, vegetation loss, and stormwater runoff risks after touring the site.
The announcement comes after what Noem described as a “successful partnership” between the federal government and Florida
The case will now proceed through the federal court system, with further hearings expected later this year.
The decision—framed as an effort to align city elections with federal elections to save costs and boost voter turnout—has stoked outrage among Miami residents.
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.