A federal judge in Miami has ordered a temporary halt to construction at the immigration detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz" in the Florida Everglades. The 14-day suspension was issued as the court evaluates whether the facility's opening violates federal environmental laws and regulations. The detention center has faced legal challenges from environmental groups and the Miccosukee Tribe, who argue that the project threatens endangered wildlife habitats and wetlands critical to Everglades restoration. Despite the construction halt, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis stated that operations at the facility continue and deportations are ongoing. The Florida Division of Emergency Management has overseen the site's construction and operation, though questions have been raised about the facility's legal authority to detain immigrants. A federal hearing is underway, with closing arguments expected as the judge considers a potential indefinite stop to construction. The case has drawn responses from both the DeSantis and Trump administrations, with ongoing debate over jurisdiction and environmental impact.