WaPo: “Two environmental groups on Friday sued to halt the construction of an immigrant detention center in the middle of the Everglades, arguing the state had ignored required ecological reviews.
Florida officials have said that they plan to open the facility, nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz” by Republicans, as early next week and that it would hold up to 3,000 detainees.
“The direct and indirect harm to nearby wetlands, wildlife, and air and water quality, and feasible alternatives, must be considered,” according to the lawsuit filed by Friends of the Everglades and the Center for Biological Diversity.
Construction of the site has already begun. Photos and videos taken at the remote location this week have shown dump trucks loaded with dirt being hauled into the area beginning Monday.”