On July 1st, 2025, the U.S.’s first state-owned immigration detention centre opened in Florida, located on the grounds of a largely abandoned airstrip 1 . The facility is colloquially called ‘Alligator Alcatraz’, a reference to the notorious Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary that used to operate on an island off the coast of California, a location tactically chosen to prevent inmate escapes 2 . Alligator Alcatraz is likewise situated in the Everglades, a remote wetland home to a
Climate change is now a major legal issue. International agreements and UK laws set binding emissions targets, while recent court opinions emphasise human rights and state responsibility. As a result, law firms must incorporate climate risks into client advice and business decisions, making environmental awareness essential for future lawyers.
