First Hearing Held on Detainees’ Legal Rights at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ After Judge Orders Wind Down

A separate case, which could impact the lawsuit, claims detainees have been denied the right to meet with their attorneys privately in violation of the First Amendment.

Judge Dismisses Part of Lawsuit Over ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Immigration Detention Center

The judge granted the state defendants a change of venue motion, where the remaining claims of First Amendment violations will be addressed.