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Judge orders halt to new construction at 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center

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WASHINGTON, Aug 21 (Reuters) — A federal judge on Thursday ordered, opens new tab a halt to new construction at “Alligator Alcatraz” and barred bringing more detainees to the migrant detention center in the Florida Everglades touted by President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.

U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams also ordered the removal of some equipment and supporting infrastructure at the remote facility.
 

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