BREAKING NEWS: Our fight to protect the Everglades continues. A federal appeals court today paused a lower court order that required the state of Florida and the Trump administration to wind down activities at the mass detention center known as “Alligator Alcatraz.” Today’s decision will temporarily allow state and federal officials to resume operations at the detention center. The Center, alongside our allies friendsoftheeverglades, Earthjustice and the miccosukeetribeofindians, remain committed to fighting the federal and state defendants’ appeal of the preliminary injunction in the appeals court. “This is a heartbreaking blow to America’s Everglades and every living creature there, but the fight isn’t even close to over and I’m confident we’ll ultimately prevail,” said Elise Bennett, Florida and Caribbean director and a senior attorney at the Center. #everglades #florida #alligatoralcatraz #wildlifeconservation #environmentalconservation