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Trump to visit ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ immigration detention facility in Florida Everglades

Trump to visit ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ immigration detention facility in Florida Everglades

Summary

President Donald Trump will visit a new immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades. The center has faced criticism due to environmental and cultural concerns. It is capable of holding 5,000 people and is located far from urban areas.

Key Facts

  • President Trump plans to visit an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades.
  • Florida Governor Ron DeSantis confirmed the visit and spoke with Trump about it.
  • The facility got approval from the Department of Homeland Security.
  • The center can hold up to 5,000 detainees and is located 50 miles west of Miami.
  • The area around the center is isolated and filled with wildlife, such as alligators.
  • Environmental and Native American groups have protested the facility due to environmental and cultural concerns.
  • The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is helping pay for the construction.
  • The facility has been nicknamed "Alligator Alcatraz" by the Trump administration.

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