A US federal judge has ordered the closure of President Donald Trump's controversial migrant detention centre in Florida dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz".

Axar.az informs, citing BBC, the order stated the facility was causing severe environmental damage to the Florida Everglades - a Unesco World Heritage Site - and gave the Trump administration 60 days to wind down its operations.

In addition, the 82-page ruling said no more detainees could be brought to the centre and it prohibited any new construction work or expansion at the site.

The state of Florida, which is partnering with the Trump administration in the building of the site, has already filed an appeal.