A Florida migrant detention center nicknamed "Alligator Alcatraz" faces potential closure. A federal judge will hear arguments on Wednesday regarding whether the facility's construction bypassed required environmental impact studies. Concerns include the impact on the Everglades ecosystem and nearby protected areas. Immigrant advocates also allege inhumane conditions within the facility, further fueling controversy surrounding its operation and the lack of clear governmental responsibility for its management. The facility, built rapidly on land previously considered for an airport, is accused of violating the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

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