Summary
Florida plans to build a new immigration detention facility called "Alligator Alcatraz" in the Everglades. The facility will partly use funds from FEMA, causing concern among some Floridians about possible effects on hurricane relief resources.
Key Facts
- The new facility, "Alligator Alcatraz," will be located in the Everglades in Florida.
- The name "Alligator Alcatraz" refers to its remote location in the swamp and echoes Alcatraz, the well-known prison.
- The facility will use funds from FEMA's Shelter and Services Program.
- FEMA has about $625 million available in this program for such projects.
- The facility will be built at the old Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport.
- Florida will use its emergency powers to construct the facility.
- The facility is intended for people arrested on immigration charges by Florida law enforcement.
- Some Floridians worry this project might impact funds meant for hurricane relief.
