Breaking news: Judge orders that “Alligator Alcatraz” detention center be shut down for now

The judge gave 60 days to move out existing detainees.

View in browser Aug. 21, 2025, 10:24 p.m. ET BREAKING NEWS Rebecca Blackwell/Associated Press Judge Orders That 'Alligator Alcatraz' Detention Center Be Shut Down for Now A federal judge ordered that no more immigrant detainees be sent to a center in the Florida Everglades, known as Alligator Alcatraz, and that much of the facility be dismantled. Read more If you received this newsletter from someone else, subscribe here. Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Breaking News from The New York Times. To stop receiving Breaking News, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018