Neither President Donald Trump nor Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis can legally create a new system of immigration judges outside of the one established by Congress.

The Miccosukee Tribe of Florida cites "significant concerns about environmental degradation" and threats to "traditional and religious ceremonies."

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday rebuffed criticism of conditions at the immigrant detention center known as Alligator Alcatraz by saying people housed there have the option to self-deport instead.

How many inmates at Florida's Alligator Alcatraz? How many people in a cell? Where do they eat? Who works there? Is there air conditioning? Showers?

New Facility Faces Unsubstantiated Claims from Democrats While Republicans Laud Orderly Operations Florida's new migrant detention center, derisively nicknamed "Alligator Alcatraz," is currently weathering a storm of criticism primarily driven by partisan rhetoric.

Dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz,” the massive tent detention complex built deep in the Florida Everglades can hold 3,000 and could be the template for other facilities in other states.

Democrats also focused on what they said they learned at the facility: They said officials clarified repeatedly that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is "calling the shots" at the detention center - an open question after the agency's acting deputy associate director of enforcement and removal operations downplayed federal involvement.

Florida continues to carry out mass deportations, prompting legal experts to question the legality of the state’s controversial ‘blueprint’.