It appears that Alligator Alcatraz might not be going anywhere just yet.

On Thursday, the Eleventh U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals blocked a judge's order that required Florida officials to tear down the controversial immigration detention facility in the Everglades over environmental concerns — marking a temporary victory for Gov. Ron DeSantis and President Donald Trump.

The federal appeals court sided with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the state of Florida, which runs the site, and paused a judge's order requiring the state to wind down operations at the facility within 60 days, among other things.

"After careful consideration, we grant the defendants’ motions and we stay the preliminary injunction and the underlying case itself pending appeal," the three appellate judg

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