A federal judge ordered the temporary suspension of work at the detention center for illegal immigrants in Florida nicknamed “Alcatraz of alligators” because they would not respect certain environmental laws.
The establishment can continue to operate, but employees will not be able to work on the expansion of the premises, depending on what CNN reports.
Justice Kathleen Williams ordered a two -week break, until the complaint was examined.
Environmental groups as well as the Aboriginal Miccosukee tribe allege that the project jeopardizes sensitive wetlands around the premises.
They argue that the enlargement would jeopardize billions of dollars in investments for the preservation of these areas.
The work which is temporarily suspended aim to increase the capacity of this installation in the Everglades.
The Trump administration has targeted this installation, especially due to the space available around, to make it one of the largest on the detention of illegal immigrants in the United States.
Ultimately, it could accommodate up to 5,000 people.
