A U.S. federal judge is presently hearing arguments regarding the suspension of construction on an immigration detention center located within the Florida Everglades. The contentious facility, nicknamed "Alligator Alcatraz," is under scrutiny due to alleged contraventions of environmental laws. Environmental groups, supported by the Miccosukee Tribe, urge District Judge … [Read more...] about Wildlife at Risk?Judge Reviews Environmental Objections to ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
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What Is the ‘Speedway Slammer’? Noem Announces Bold New Detention Site
The Department of Homeland Security has unveiled plans for a new Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility in the state of Indiana. Secretary Kristi Noem made the announcement earlier today, referring to the facility as the "Speedway Slammer." The new detention center will be located at the existing Miami Correctional Facility near Grissom Joint Air Reserve … [Read more...] about What Is the ‘Speedway Slammer’? Noem Announces Bold New Detention Site