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Federal judge orders closure of Trump’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ immigration jail | Florida

A federal judge in Miami late on Thursday ordered the closure of the Trump administration’s notorious “Alligator Alcatraz” immigration jail within 60 days, and ruled that no more detainees were to be brought to the facility while it was being wound down.
The shock ruling by district court judge Kathleen Williams builds on a temporary restraining order she issued two weeks ago halting further construction work at the remote tented camp, which has attracted waves of criticism for harsh conditions, abuse of detainees and denial of due process as they await deportation.
In her 82-page order, published in the US district court’s southern district of Florida on Friday, Williams determined the facility was causing severe and irreparable damage to the fragile Florida Everglades.
She also noted that a plan to develop the site on which the jail was built into a massive tourist airport was rejected in the 1960s because of the harm it would have caused the the land and delicate ecosystem.
“Since that time, every Florida governor, every Florida senator, and countless local and national political figures, including presidents, have publicly pledged their unequivocal support for the restoration, conservation, and protection of the Everglades,” she wrote.
“This order does nothing more than uphold the basic requirements of legislation designed to fulfill those promises.”
No further construction at the site can take place, she ruled, and there must be no further increase in the number of detainees currently held there, estimated to be about 700. After the 60-day period, all construction materials, fencing, generators and fixtures that made the site a detention camp must be removed.
The ruling is a significant victory for a coalition of environmental groups and a native American tribe that sued the state of Florida and the federal government. Williams agreed that the hasty, eight-day construction of the jail at a disused airfield in late June damaged the sensitive wetlands of a national preserve and further imperiled federally protected species.
“This is a landmark victory for the Everglades and countless Americans who believe this imperiled wilderness should be protected, not exploited,” said Eve Samples, executive director of Friends of the Everglades, one of the groups that filed the lawsuit.
“It sends a clear message that environmental laws must be respected by leaders at the highest levels of our government, and there are consequences for ignoring them.”
The alliance plans to hold a press conference on Friday morning to discuss the ruling in detail.
Conversely, the ruling is a blow to the detention and deportation agenda of the Trump administration. The president touted the camp, which recently held as many as 1,400 detainees, as a jail for “some of the most vicious people on the planet”, although hundreds of those held there have no criminal record or active criminal proceedings against them.
There was no immediate reaction to Williams’s ruling from the Florida department of emergency management, which operates the jail on behalf of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (Ice), or from the Department of Homeland Security.
But lawyers for the state told Williams in court last week that they would appeal any adversarial ruling, the Miami Herald reported.
In addition, hundreds of detainees were moved from “Alligator Alcatraz” to other immigration facilities at the weekend in anticipation that Williams would order its closure, the outlet said.
Ron DeSantis, Florida’s Republican governor, announced earlier this month that the state will soon open a second immigration jail at a disused prison near Gainesville to increase capacity.
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Michigan vs. Oklahoma live updates: Game score, analysis as Bryce Underwood leads Wolverines to face Sooners

NORMAN, Okla. — Michigan and Oklahoma face off in the marquee game of the week Saturday night in Norman. It’s been nearly 50 years since the Sooners and Wolverines last met on the football field when Hall of Famers Barry Switzer and Bo Schembechler were leading the programs at the time. Today, it’s a reunion for Michigan coach Sherrone Moore, who played for the Sooners previously when OU head coach Brent Venables was an assistant coach on the staff.
On the field, two of the more exciting quarterbacks in the country meet. Michigan freshman phenom Bryce Underwood debuted nicely last week with 251 yards and a touchdown, the highest yardage total by a freshman in Michigan history. Oklahoma’s John Mateer picked up where he left off at Washington State last season, breaking a record with 389 passing yards, the most by a QB in his Sooners debut.
Both teams have dreams of reaching the College Football Playoff and winning their respective conferences. Kickoff from Norman is set for 7:30 p.m. ET.
Keep it locked here as CBS Sports provides you with live updates, highlights and analysis as Oklahoma battles Michigan in a marquee Week 2 showdown.
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No. 6 Oregon flattens Oklahoma State: Ducks hand Cowboys worst loss of Mike Gundy era

No. 6 Oregon delivered one of the most lopsided wins in program history Saturday, blasting Oklahoma State 69-3 at Autzen Stadium behind a barrage of explosive plays and a suffocating defense.
The Ducks scored 65- and 59-yard touchdowns on two of their first three snaps, seizing control just 90 seconds into the game. By halftime, Oregon led 41-3 with 473 yards of offense — 230 through the air and 230 on the ground — and an eye-popping 13.1 yards per play.
Quarterback Dante Moore was nearly flawless in his second start, completing 16 of 21 passes for 266 yards and three touchdowns. Running back Noah Whittington emerged as the lead option, rushing for 91 yards and a 59-yard score.
Oregon’s defense matched the dominance. Freshman quarterback Zane Flores struggled in his first start for Oklahoma State, throwing for just 67 yards with two interceptions — both returned for touchdowns by Peyton Woodyard and Jerry Mixon on consecutive plays in the third quarter. The Cowboys managed only 161 total yards, with more than half of Flores’ output coming on a 35-yard completion to Christian Fitzpatrick that set up their lone points.
The 66-point margin marked the third-worst defeat in Oklahoma State history and the most lopsided loss of Mike Gundy’s tenure.
Quick hitters
Key Stats – Oregon
- QB Dante Moore: 16 of 21, 266 yards, T-career high 3 pass TDs.
- Ducks gained more yards on first 3 plays (130) than Oklahoma State had in the 1st half (123).
- Outscored Oklahoma State 41-3 in the first half, with more TDs (6) than OSU had first downs (5).
- 8 plays of 20+ yards in the 1st half (most in any half since 2017 vs. Oregon State).
Key Stats – Oklahoma State
- Failed to start 2-0 for the first time since 2016 (2nd-longest active FBS streak entering Saturday).
- Scored 3 points or fewer for the 6th time in 259 games under Gundy.
- Suffered 10th straight loss vs. FBS opponents (longest streak in program history, 4th-longest active FBS streak nationally).
- Allowed 41 points in the 1st half, most since giving up 44 to Oklahoma in 2015.
- QB Zane Flores (first collegiate start): 6 of 18, 61 yards, 2 pick-sixes.
Season Snapshot – Oregon
- Dante Moore (2025): 77.3% comp, 479 pass yds, 10.9 YPA, 6 TD-0 INT.
- Oregon offense (2025): 22 drives → 16 TDs, 1 FG, 2 punts.
Oregon Active Streaks (FBS Rank)
- Home wins: 17 (3rd)
- Regular-season wins: 20 (1st, program record)
- Wins vs. unranked teams: 33 (T-2nd)
- Nonconference home wins: 36 (1st)
- Home wins vs. unranked teams: 41 (2nd)
Largest Losses in Oklahoma State History
- 1904 vs. Oklahoma: 75 points
- 1907 at Oklahoma: 67
- 2025 at Oregon: 66
- 1946 vs. Oklahoma: 61
- 1970 at Oklahoma: 60
Most Points Allowed in Oklahoma State History
- 1904 vs. Oklahoma: 75
- 1946 vs. Oklahoma: 73
- 1996 at Texas: 71
- 2025 at Oregon: 69
Longest Active FBS Losing Streaks vs. FBS Opponents
- Kent State: 23
- Southern Miss: 14
- UMass: 13
- Oklahoma State: 10 (longest in program history)
Next Week
- Oregon at Northwestern
- Oklahoma State vs. Tulsa (after bye)
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Chicago federal intervention latest: President Trump’s immigration enforcement, possible National Guard deployment | Live updates

Despite fear in some Chicago communities over the expected surge in immigration enforcement, Pilsen held its Mexican Independence Parade on Saturday. There were some extra precautions taken in case federal agents showed up.
This year’s Pilsen Mexican independence Day Parade not only looked different, but felt different. A lot of the community and their supporters have concerns over the administration’s continued immigration enforcement.
“I just think we still need to be out here, and so we’re not scared and still show our heritage, and that we’re a proud people, and that we’re not scared of anything that’s going on,” paradegoer Jasmine Martinez said.
For a 24th time, the annual procession headed across 18th Street at noon as heightened security concerns loomed following the Trump administration’s threats to deploy National Guard troops and ICE agents to the city.
“I’m against goons and masked people, that’s like the KKK,” Pilsen resident Tom Sanchez said. “So, I’m here.”
Despite fear in some Chicago communities over the expected surge in immigration enforcement, Pilsen held its Mexican Independence Parade on Saturday.
Bands, colorful floats and dancers marched in the parade to noticeably smaller crowds.
According to the most recent census, Chicago’s Mexican-American community represents 21.5% of the city’s total population. The threat of federal intervention has turned what is usually a time of celebration to one of anxiety in Latino neighborhoods.
“It does seem a little bit less crowded than the last time we were here,” paradegoer Ben Snyder said.
While reports of ramped-up deportation efforts caused other celebrations to be canceled or postponed, organizers of Pilsen’s parade said they did not think their event would be targeted, but still staged safety volunteers armed with warning whistles along the short parade route as a precaution.
“Three continuous whistles, like this, will mean an ICE sighting,” said Vicky Lugo, parade organizer and Pilsen Chamber of Commerce board member. “A continuous whistle like this [means someone is getting arrested by immigration agents.]“
Some of Illinois’ elected official have rejected Trump’s plans.
“This is more than a parade today, this is a show of unity,” Congressman Mike Quigley said. “This is a reminder that there is more than unites us than divides us.”
The actual Mexican Independence Day falls on September 16, but celebrations will continue throughout the week, usually drawing hundreds of thousands of people. Where there were no issues at Pilsen’s parade this year, there are concerns about next weekend. That’s when the Little Village Mexican Independence Day Parade kicks off. There’s concern there could be some enforcement activity there.
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