Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., is appealing an order from a federal to close the mass detention facility colloquially known as "Alligator Alcatraz" within 60 days.

Judge’s order finds jail, which has attracted waves of criticism, was causing severe harm to Florida Everglades

A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration must halt construction and stop bringing new detainees to Florida's \

Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., is appealing an order from a federal to close the mass detention facility colloquially known as "Alligator Alcatraz" within 60 days.

The Florida-based facility, touted by Trump as a model for mass deportations, was ruled unlawful over environmental and rights concerns; Florida vows to appeal.

Judge ordered Everglades camp to close in 60 days, finding state and federal authorities broke environmental laws

A federal judge had ordered that much of the Florida immigration detention center be dismantled, a ruling Gov. Ron DeSantis called “preordained.”

A US judge has ordered that the immigration detention centre in the Florida Everglades be shut within two months.