Appeals Court Lets Florida 'Alligator Alcatraz' Immigration Jail Operate Without NEPA Review
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A federal appeals court ruled that Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz" immigration jail may continue operating without a federal NEPA environmental review. NEPA is the National Environmental Policy Act, which often requires federal agencies to assess environmental impacts before major actions. Opponents had urged a NEPA review, saying the facility could harm nearby wetlands and wildlife. The appeals court rejected that push, letting the facility stay open while legal and administrative debates continue.