DHS chief Mullin says agency has no plan to shut down "Alligator Alcatraz"
Summary
Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin said there are no current plans to close the Florida immigration detention center called Alligator Alcatraz. Although the facility is at risk from natural disasters like fires and hurricanes, DHS has emergency plans and still needs the center to handle large numbers of migrants.Key Facts
- DHS Secretary Mullin confirmed no near-term plan to shut down Alligator Alcatraz.
- The facility is a soft-sided detention center located in the Everglades, Florida.
- There are vulnerabilities to natural disasters, including nearby fires and hurricanes.
- DHS has contingency plans to evacuate detainees in case of emergencies.
- Reports said companies running the facility were told it might close soon due to high costs near $1 billion.
- Florida officials said they have not received official word from the federal government about closure plans.
- DHS plans to shift from using warehouse-like detention centers to county jails and closed local/state facilities for faster set-up.
- Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons is temporarily leading the agency as DHS searches for a permanent director.
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