Summary
A Florida immigrant detention center called "Alligator Alcatraz," opened during Trump's administration, is being emptied after a judge ordered it to close. The center's population has halved, with complete relocation expected within 60 days. The closure followed legal challenges related to poor conditions and environmental concerns.
Key Facts
- "Alligator Alcatraz" is a detention center in the Florida Everglades.
- A federal judge ordered the facility to stop operations and relocate detainees within 60 days.
- The number of detainees has decreased by half since the judge's order.
- The center faced legal challenges due to poor conditions and environmental damage claims.
- "Alligator Alcatraz" was initially built to hold up to 3,000 detainees.
- More detention centers are being developed in other states as part of the deportation drive.
- President Trump's budget included significant funding for expanded detention centers and immigration enforcement.
