A federal judge in Miami has ordered the state of Florida to dismantle the "Alligator Alcatraz" immigrant detention facility in the Florida Everglades within 60 days, citing severe and irreparable environmental harm. This ruling, a significant victory for environmentalists and the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians, prohibits further expansion and mandates the removal of specific infrastructure. The facility, built on the site of a thwarted 1960s jetport, was fast-tracked without required environmental assessments, leading to habitat loss, increased mortality for endangered species, and disruption to a federally protected ecosystem. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Trump administration have vowed to appeal the decision, maintaining the facility's minimal environmental impact. The ruling highlights a recurring conflict between development and enviro ...