Friends of the Everglades, Inc. et al v. Noem et al

  1. June 30, 2025

    Miami-Dade Fights Effort To Block 'Alligator Alcatraz'

    Miami-Dade County on Monday urged a Florida federal judge to deny environmental groups' request for an injunction blocking the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's plan for the construction of a migrant detention center dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz" in the Everglades, arguing they have no basis for blocking the plan.

  2. June 27, 2025

    Groups Sue To Protect Everglades From 'Alligator Alcatraz'

    Environmental groups sued Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Florida officials Friday in Miami federal court in a bid to halt the construction of a migrant detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz" in the Everglades, alleging it wasn't properly vetted for how it will impact the protected wetlands.