The temporary restraining order will put a pause on any construction projects, including lighting, paving, excavation, and fencing.

A federal judge on Thursday ordered a two-week halt to construction at an immigrant detention center in the Florida Everglades dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” as she considers whether it violates environmental laws.

Experts testified newly laid down pavement would cause harmful runoff to spill into the wetlands surrounding the airstrip.