Environmental group drops ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ pollution suit after site shuts down

The Center for Biological Diversity dropped its Clean Air Act lawsuit against the state-run Alligator Alcatraz migrant detention center after the facility closed, citing accomplishment of its goal to stop emissions. The group alleged the site emitted hundreds of tons of toxic gases without permits, but the closure ended potential pollution. Another lawsuit remains over alleged violations of the National Environmental Policy Act during the facility's construction.