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Florida immigration detention center "Alligator Alcatraz" to close, sources say

Florida immigration detention center "Alligator Alcatraz" to close, sources say

Summary

The immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades, nicknamed "Alligator Alcatraz," is planning to close less than a year after it opened. This information was reported by sources speaking to CBS News.

Key Facts

  • The detention center is located in the Florida Everglades.
  • It is called "Alligator Alcatraz" because of its remote, swampy location.
  • The facility opened less than one year ago.
  • Sources have confirmed the center will shut down soon.
  • The center was used to hold immigrant detainees.
  • The closure decision comes amid ongoing immigration discussions in the U.S.
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