Alligator Alcatraz Is Open

BREAKING: Federal appeals court (11th circuit) blocks Obama appointed federal judge Kathleen Williams’ order to close down Alligator Alcatraz & halt all construction there. Additionally, she is blocked from proceeding with the case until FL appeal is complete. Big W for FL & DHS. pic.twitter.com/BMJk237jMP

— Bill Melugin (@BillMelugin_) September 4, 2025

Alligator Alcatraz will stay open— and so will our promise to remove every violent, criminal illegal alien from our country. https://t.co/rTdgSCIH2w

— Secretary Kristi Noem (@Sec_Noem) September 4, 2025

HUGE VICTORY FOR ALLIGATOR ALCATRAZ. Today’s order is a win for the American people, the rule of law and common sense. This lawsuit was never about the environmental impacts of turning a developed airport into a detention facility. It has and will always be about open-borders…

— Homeland Security (@DHSgov) September 4, 2025

… activists and judges trying to keep law enforcement from removing dangerous criminal aliens from our communities, full stop.

Victory secured against activist judge who held me in contempt!

The 11th Circuit not only blocked Judge Williams’ order to close Alligator Alcatraz, but they blocked her from proceeding with the case until the appeal is complete.

A win for Florida and President Trump’s agenda!

— Attorney General James Uthmeier (@AGJamesUthmeier) September 4, 2025