Even as Florida moves detainees from ‘Alligator Alcatraz’, activists fight for its permanent closure
Summary
Detainees have recently been moved from Florida’s controversial “Alligator Alcatraz” immigration jail, but activists are continuing legal efforts to close the facility permanently and restore the Everglades wetlands where it is located. The Department of Homeland Security has not confirmed plans to close the jail, and activists remain concerned about ongoing environmental damage.Key Facts
- The Department of Homeland Security said detainees were moved from the “soft sided” facility for safety due to hurricane season.
- About 22,000 undocumented immigrants have passed through the jail since it opened last July.
- Activists and environmental groups seek the permanent closure and cleanup of the jail site.
- The jail is located in environmentally sensitive Everglades wetlands, causing concerns about pollution and habitat damage.
- Diesel generators at the site cause air pollution and disrupt local wildlife, including endangered Florida panthers and bats.
- A lawsuit demanding closure and restoration is ongoing in Miami district court.
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and President Donald Trump’s administrations are involved in the operation and construction of the jail.
- Court rulings have been mixed, with a preliminary closure order reversed by an appeals panel.
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