Watch Live: DeSantis speaks at "Alligator Alcatraz" amid reports it is closing
Summary
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis held a news conference at the immigration detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz," amid reports that the facility is closing. The final detainees left last week, and the site may be transformed into protected Everglades land proposed by Miami-Dade officials.Key Facts
- "Alligator Alcatraz" is an immigration detention center in Florida, costing around $1.2 billion.
- The facility was praised by Governor DeSantis and President Donald Trump as a model for other states.
- Vendors were told to begin full demobilization, signaling the facility's closure.
- The last detainees were transferred or deported, partly due to safety concerns before hurricane season.
- Conditions inside the facility faced criticism from lawyers, families, and human rights groups.
- Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava plans to convert the land to protected natural space as part of Everglades restoration.
- The site is on county-owned land near the Everglades, with limited use for aviation and high maintenance costs.
- Officials will work with federal, state, tribal, and environmental groups to transfer the land properly.
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