The Center for Biological Diversity has initiated legal action against the Florida Division of Emergency Management, claiming that the Alligator Alcatraz detention center is in violation of federal pollution laws. The complaint, filed in Miami federal court, states that the facility's diesel generators are releasing harmful air pollutants, including benzene and formaldehyde, which pose risks to human health and the environment. The center, located in the Everglades, reportedly opened on July 1 without proper permits or a thorough air quality analysis, violating the Clean Air Act. U.S. Representative Maxwell Frost noted that the site currently houses 655 detainees and that operations are being scaled back, with full dismantling expected in 15 to 30 days once the detainee count reaches zero. The environmental group argues that each day of operation incurs significant costs to taxpayers and continues to harm local ecosystems, including the Big Cypress National Preserve. Previous environmental assessments had already indicated potential air quality issues, raising concerns about the cumulative impact of the facility's operations.