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ORLANDO, Fla. - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is pushing ahead with plans for a controversial immigrant-detention center in the Everglades despite a federal judge’s order to begin dismantling parts of the facility.

What we know:

A federal judge has ordered Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration to begin dismantling portions of a controversial immigrant-detention center in the Everglades, known as "Alligator Alcatraz."

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The ruling halts further construction, bans the transfer of new detainees and requires removal of fencing, lighting and equipment within 60 days. Environmental groups and the Miccosukee Tribe sued, arguing the state skipped a required federal environmental review.

What we don't know:

It remains unclear whether the state will com

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