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MIAMI — Environmental groups and the Miccosukee Tribe urged a federal judge on Wednesday to halt construction and operations at a new immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades, citing violations of environmental protection laws. The facility — nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz” — was recently built on an isolated airstrip owned by Miami-Dade County.

NAPLES, Fla. — A North Naples couple has reached a confidential settlement with Nova Homes of South Florida, ending a years-long legal battle over serious structural issues in their custom-built home that led Collier County officials to revoke its certificate of occupancy. Monika and Paul Gatto contracted with Nova Homes to

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled Monday that Jersey City must release an internal affairs report about a police lieutenant’s conduct, even though his 2019 arrest has been expunged. In a unanimous decision, the court said the city cannot use the expungement as a reason to

Federal Lawsuit Targets Top South Carolina Officials HARLEYVILLE, S.C. — A Dorchester County hemp farmer is suing South Carolina officials in federal court, claiming his civil rights were violated during a 2019 criminal case that ended with the destruction of his crop and the dismissal of charges. John Trenton Pendarvis

Homeowners Challenge Arbitration Clause Over Mold, Humidity Issues BATON ROUGE, La. — A Louisiana couple can proceed with their lawsuit against one of the nation’s largest homebuilders after a judge ruled they are not bound by a disputed arbitration agreement. On July 22, Judge Donald Johnson of the 19th Judicial

Trainer Alleges Harassment, Retaliation, and Pressure to Falsify Safety Records GREELEY, Colo. — A former workplace safety trainer at the JBS USA beef processing plant in Greeley has filed a civil rights lawsuit alleging discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and pressure to falsify safety records that could endanger workers. Salima Jandali, who began

Federal Jury Finds Former Wardens Liable for Civil Rights Violations SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — A federal jury has awarded a South Dakota prison inmate $105,000 in damages after finding that two former wardens failed to provide adequate nutrition and humane treatment during his incarceration, violating his constitutional rights. The