A federal judge in Miami has dismissed part of a lawsuit brought by immigrant advocates challenging detainees' access to legal process at "Alligator Alcatraz," handing state and federal officials a partial win aligned with President Donald Trump 's immigration agenda.

Why It Matters

The ruling marks a partial victory for Trump and Florida officials defending the South Detention Facility, nicknamed "Alligator Alcatraz," in the Florida Everglades, but it leaves unresolved questions about detainees' rights and legal access. By dismissing one constitutional claim while transferring the rest of the case to another court, Judge Rodolfo Ruiz underscored the facility's contested role in the president's immigration agenda and set the stage for continued litigation over whether detainees face un

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