Overview
- The appeals court granted the government’s motion on Wednesday, directing a notice when the reason for the stay no longer exists.
- The state-run facility known as “Alligator Alcatraz” remains open after a September stay that put a district court wind-down order on hold.
- Federal officials have approved about $608 million to reimburse Florida, a development plaintiffs say requires a National Environmental Policy Act review.
- Environmental and tribal plaintiffs warned an indefinite pause would cause ongoing harm to sensitive Everglades wetlands and nearby communities.
- An opening brief from the federal government had been due Friday, oral arguments had been set for January, and separate federal suits over the site are continuing.