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DeSantis' step toward victory on 'Alligator Alcatraz' sets up a funding dilemma for Florida
Read full article: DeSantis' step toward victory on 'Alligator Alcatraz' sets up a funding dilemma for FloridaFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis is facing a dilemma over the immigration detention center built in the Florida Everglades.
Gov. DeSantis says ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ is ‘open for business’ after appeals court halts judge’s order to shut it down
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis says ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ is ‘open for business’ after appeals court halts judge’s order to shut it downA federal appeals court panel has put on hold a lower court judge’s order to wind down operations of the immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz.”.
Appeals court panel stops order to wind down operations at 'Alligator Alcatraz' in Everglades
Read full article: Appeals court panel stops order to wind down operations at 'Alligator Alcatraz' in EvergladesA federal appeals court panel has put on hold a lower court judge’s order to wind down operations of the immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz.”.
Alligator Alcatraz is not getting new detainees, but site keeps ‘running’ despite judge’s shutdown order, DeSantis says
Read full article: Alligator Alcatraz is not getting new detainees, but site keeps ‘running’ despite judge’s shutdown order, DeSantis saysFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the controversial immigration detention site in South Florida, dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz,” is still operating and continuing with deportations, despite a judge issuing an order for the facility to shut down.
Florida may lose $218M on empty 'Alligator Alcatraz' as judge orders shutdown
Read full article: Florida may lose $218M on empty 'Alligator Alcatraz' as judge orders shutdownFlorida could be on the hook for the $218 million cost of converting an airport in the Everglades into an immigration detention center that may soon be empty of detainees.
Top Florida official says ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ will likely be empty within days, email shows
Read full article: Top Florida official says ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ will likely be empty within days, email showsA top Florida official says the controversial state-run immigration detention facility in the Everglades will likely be empty in a matter of days, even as Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration fights a federal judge’s order to shutter the facility dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” by a late October deadline.
Feds fight to keep ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ open amid legal battle as 3rd challenge is filed
Read full article: Feds fight to keep ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ open amid legal battle as 3rd challenge is filedThe federal government has asked a Miami judge to pause her order to close an immigration detention center in Florida's Everglades, known as "Alligator Alcatraz."
A judge has ordered 'Alligator Alcatraz' in Florida to wind down operations. What happens now?
Read full article: A judge has ordered 'Alligator Alcatraz' in Florida to wind down operations. What happens now?A federal judge has halted further expansion of the immigration detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz" in the Florida Everglades.
Florida must stop expanding ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ immigration center, judge says
Read full article: Florida must stop expanding ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ immigration center, judge saysA federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction halting further expansion of an immigration detention center built in the middle of the Florida Everglades and dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” as it winds down its operations in 60 days to comply with environmental laws.
The Latest: Trump says no to US troops in Ukraine
Read full article: The Latest: Trump says no to US troops in UkrainePresident Donald Trump on Tuesday offered his assurances that U.S. troops would not be sent to Ukraine to defend against Russia, after seeming to leave open the possibility the day before.
Judge dismisses part of lawsuit over ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ immigration detention center
Read full article: Judge dismisses part of lawsuit over ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ immigration detention centerA federal judge in Miami has dismissed part of a lawsuit that claimed detainees were denied access to the legal system at the immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades known as “Alligator Alcatraz.”.
Judge to weigh detainees’ legal rights at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ in Florida Everglades
Read full article: Judge to weigh detainees’ legal rights at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ in Florida EvergladesA federal judge considered whether detainees have been denied their legal rights at a temporary immigrant detention center in the Florida Everglades.
Environmental concerns could halt construction at Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration jail
Read full article: Environmental concerns could halt construction at Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration jailThe fate of a makeshift immigrant detention center in the Florida Everglades dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” hangs in the balance, as a federal judge considers whether building on sensitive wetlands violated environmental laws.
Some Florida officers are continuing to charge people under halted immigration law
Read full article: Some Florida officers are continuing to charge people under halted immigration lawSome law enforcement officers are continuing to charge people under a Florida law that bans people living in the U.S. illegally from entering the state, even though a federal judge has halted enforcement of the law while it’s challenged in court.
Judge orders temporary halt to construction at Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center
Read full article: Judge orders temporary halt to construction at Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention centerA federal judge has ordered a two-week halt to construction at an immigrant detention center in the Florida Everglades dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” as she considers whether it violates environmental laws.
Judge considers whether Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center violates environmental law
Read full article: Judge considers whether Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center violates environmental lawA federal judge heard arguments about an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades, known as “Alligator Alcatraz.”.
Environmentalists’ lawsuit to halt ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ filed in wrong court, Florida official says
Read full article: Environmentalists’ lawsuit to halt ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ filed in wrong court, Florida official saysFlorida’s top emergency official asked a federal judge on Monday to resist a request by environmentalists to halt an immigration detention center known as “Alligator Alcatraz” in the middle of the Florida Everglades because their lawsuit was filed in the wrong jurisdiction.
Supreme Court keeps hold on Florida immigration law aimed at people in the US illegally
Read full article: Supreme Court keeps hold on Florida immigration law aimed at people in the US illegallyThe Supreme Court has refused to allow Florida to enforce an immigration law making it a crime for people who are living in the U.S. illegally to enter the state.
Trump administration backs new Florida law targeting undocumented immigrants in court battle
Read full article: Trump administration backs new Florida law targeting undocumented immigrants in court battleThe Trump administration Monday argued a federal appeals court should overturn a district judge’s ruling that blocked a new Florida law targeting undocumented immigrants who enter the state.
Federal appeals court upholds block on Florida immigration law
Read full article: Federal appeals court upholds block on Florida immigration lawA federal appeals court Friday kept on hold a new Florida law targeting undocumented immigrants who enter the state, rejecting arguments by Attorney General James Uthmeier that enforcement should at least temporarily be allowed.
Florida seeks to enforce a law making it a crime for people in the US illegally to enter the state
Read full article: Florida seeks to enforce a law making it a crime for people in the US illegally to enter the stateFlorida officials are appealing an injunction that freezes a new state law making it a misdemeanor for people who came to the country illegally to enter Florida if they elude immigration authorities.
DeSantis not surprised by temporary block to immigration law, says state has the power to ‘hold people accountable’
Read full article: DeSantis not surprised by temporary block to immigration law, says state has the power to ‘hold people accountable’Preliminary injunction expected to stay in place, not allowing state law enforcement to arrest or prosecute people.
Judge halts new Florida immigration law, says enforcement is federal responsibility
Read full article: Judge halts new Florida immigration law, says enforcement is federal responsibilityPointing to the federal government’s power to regulate immigration, a U.S. district judge Friday temporarily blocked a new Florida law aimed at cracking down on undocumented immigrants.
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Judge rejects challenge to Florida’s ‘Vvaccine passport’ ban
Read full article: Judge rejects challenge to Florida’s ‘Vvaccine passport’ banA Leon County circuit judge has refused to block a state law that bans so-called “vaccine passports,” rejecting arguments by a Sarasota business that the law violates First Amendment rights.
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Montana's U.S. House race brings partisan divide to the fore
Read full article: Montana's U.S. House race brings partisan divide to the foreIn the race for Montana's lone U.S. House seat, Republican Matt Rosendale faces opponent Democrat Kathleen Williams. In the race for Montanas lone U.S. House seat, Republican Matt Rosendale is hitching his wagon to President Donald Trump even as the president's national approval ratings worsen. Like Rosendale, Williams comes to this race with something to prove. The House seat opened up this year after Gianforte decided to run for governor, with incubment Democrat Steve Bullock termed out and running for U.S. Senate. She hopes to bring that same spirit to the U.S. House, where hyper partisanship has gotten out of control," she said.
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Feds charge Florida man, sons with selling fake virus cure
Read full article: Feds charge Florida man, sons with selling fake virus cureST. PETERSBURG, Fla. A Florida man and his three sons are facing federal charges that they illegally sold a bleachlike chemical mixture as a miracle cure for the coronavirus and other diseases, federal prosecutors said Wednesday. A Miami federal judge in April ordered the self-styled church to stop selling the substance, but it was ignored. Charged in the criminal complaint are Mark Grenon, 62, and his sons, Jonathan Grenon, 34, Jordan Grenon, 26, and Joseph Grenon, 32. Records in Miami federal court Wednesday did not list attorneys for any of the Grenons. But the Grenons marketed it as not only a coronavirus cure but also a cure for cancer, autism, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease and AIDS, according to the complaint.
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Feds charge Florida man and his sons with selling fake virus cure
Read full article: Feds charge Florida man and his sons with selling fake virus cureST. PETERSBURG, Fla. A Florida man and his three sons are facing federal charges that they illegally sold a bleach-like chemical mixture as a miracle cure for the coronavirus and other diseases, federal prosecutors said Wednesday. A Miami federal judge in April ordered the self-styled church to stop selling the substance, but it was ignored. Charged in the criminal complaint are Mark Grenon, 62, and his sons, Jonathan Grenon, 34, Jordan Grenon, 26, and Joseph Grenon, 32. Records in Miami federal court Wednesday did not list attorneys for any of the Grenons. But the Grenons marketed it as not only a coronavirus cure but also a cure for cancer, autism, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimers disease and AIDS, according to the complaint.