Talbert Cypress

U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams has placed a temporary two-week halt on new construction of Florida's illegal alien detention center in the Everglades, aka "Alligator Alcatraz," as she considers whether it violates environmental laws. According to Williams, Alligator Alcatraz may continue to detain and house illegal migrants under the direction of U.S. Immigration and Customs […]

Miccosukee Tribe Chairman Talbert Cypress expressed his disappointment on Monday after Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced plans to convert an old Everglades airport into an illegal alien detention center, dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz." In a message on Facebook, Cypress stated that the proposed facility is "immediately adjacent to the Tamiami Trail," adding the area is […]