Federal judge orders closure of Trump’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ immigration jail

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

A federal judge in Miami late on Thursday ordered the closure of the Trump administration's notorious Alligator Alcatraz" immigration jail within 60 days, and ruled that no more detainees were to be brought to the facility while it was being wound down.

The shock ruling by district court judge Kathleen Williams builds on a temporary restraining order she issued two weeks ago halting further construction work at the remote tented camp, which has attracted waves of criticism for harsh conditions, abuse of detainees and denial of due process as they await deportation.