Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ immigration detention center is closing, governor says
Summary
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the "Alligator Alcatraz" immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades will close after nearly one year of operation. The center was meant to be temporary, and federal officials now have enough resources to manage immigration detention elsewhere.Key Facts
- The detention center is located in the Florida Everglades and is nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz.”
- It was built quickly in 2025 by Governor DeSantis’ administration.
- President Donald Trump visited the site during its operation.
- The center was intended as a temporary facility for detaining and deporting people in the country illegally.
- Governor DeSantis said about 21,000 people were deported through this center.
- The center closed temporarily in June due to hurricane season safety concerns, with all detainees moved to other locations.
- Immigration advocates criticized the conditions, mentioning problems like poor sanitation, pests, and limited legal access.
- DeSantis and President Trump described the center as important for enforcing immigration laws.
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