‘Alligator Alcatraz’ could be emitting hundreds of tons of toxic gases, new case claims

By: Liv Caputo

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: May 28, 2026

Words: 620

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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The so-called “Alligator Alcatraz” detention center could be pumping hundreds of tons of toxic gases into the atmosphere without a permit, Florida environmentalists suing the state claimed in a new court filing.

The federal lawsuit, brought by the Center for Biological Diversity, asks the Southern District of Florida to declare that Florida’s emergency managers have violated the Clean Air Act and to fine them more than $120K per environmental violation per day.

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