Alligator Alcatraz: Lawyers Sue Over Detention Center | JQJO

Lawyers are seeking a temporary restraining order against Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center, alleging detainees are held without charges, denied attorney access, and have had bond hearings canceled. A lawsuit filed July 16th claims constitutional rights violations due to a lack of court jurisdiction and communication. The center, built on an Everglades airstrip, faces a second lawsuit from environmental groups over environmental concerns. The facility, defended by Florida Governor DeSantis, is part of a broader effort to expand immigration detention capacity.