‘One of the worst ideas in America’: Environmental group suing Trump admin.

Environmental Concerns - Friends of the Everglades is suing to block the construction of a mass detention center, referred to as "Alligator Alcatraz," in the Everglades [1][3] - The site is located within Big Cypress National Preserve, near Everglades National Park, and is considered ecologically sensitive with over 96% wetlands [2][5] - Concerns include light pollution impacting dark skies three miles away, potential harm to endangered species, and detrimental impacts to wetlands critical for water supply [5][7][10] - Environmental groups argue that no thorough environmental review was conducted before construction began, violating federal law [2][6] Logistical and Humanitarian Issues - The detention center is being built in a flood-prone area with hot, humid conditions, bugs, and storms, especially concerning as hurricane season approaches [9][10] - There has been no public discussion or input on flood mitigation measures [10] Legal Action - A federal lawsuit has been filed seeking an injunction to halt activity at the site [12]