DeSantis boasts of deporting 21,000 as notorious Alligator Alcatraz jail closes
Summary
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced the closure of a temporary immigration jail called Alligator Alcatraz, claiming it helped deport 21,000 people and improve safety. The jail, criticized for poor conditions and human rights concerns, held mostly undocumented immigrants, some with criminal records, but many without charges. Critics argued the jail was costly and inhumane, leading to protests that pressured its shutdown.Key Facts
- Alligator Alcatraz was a temporary immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades, built quickly in 2023.
- Governor DeSantis said it helped deport 21,000 people and improve safety in Florida and the U.S.
- The facility was closed recently after about a year of operation.
- Critics reported inhumane conditions including overcrowding and poor treatment of detainees.
- The jail cost Florida about $1.2 million per day to operate.
- Some detainees had criminal records, but many were held only for immigration violations, which are civil offenses.
- Protests and advocacy groups played a role in calling attention to the jail’s treatment of people.
- Tom Homan, a former Trump immigration official, defended the jail and said most detainees were criminals or had pending charges.
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