A federal judge has ordered a halt to the operation of the immigration detention center known as 'Alligator Alcatraz' in the Florida Everglades, citing violations of environmental regulations and concerns over human rights. The ruling prohibits authorities from sending new detainees to the facility and bars further construction. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has quickly appealed the judge's order and indicated it will comply with the closure while continuing to litigate and appeal the decision. The detention center, supported by the Trump and DeSantis administrations, has faced criticism from environmentalists, the Miccosukee Tribe, and various lawmakers who argue it threatens the Everglades ecosystem and violates federal law. Additional lawsuits have been filed challenging the state's authority to operate the facility. Miami-Dade County officials have also called for the center's closure. Immigration attorneys describe the situation as a disaster Congress sought to avoid, and the ruling has sparked debate over federal immigration enforcement and judicial intervention. DHS Border Czar Tom Homan affirmed that arrests of public safety threats will continue, with detainees sent to other facilities if necessary. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem criticized the ruling as an obstruction of federal law enforcement. The case remains under active litigation with ongoing appeals expected.