Summary
President Donald Trump visited a new detention center called "Alligator Alcatraz" in the Florida Everglades. The facility is designed to hold about 1,000 migrants and is part of a plan to tighten immigration controls. The center's construction has raised environmental concerns among local residents and lawmakers.
Key Facts
- "Alligator Alcatraz" is located in the Florida Everglades and will hold around 1,000 migrants.
- The center is built on an old airfield and aims to prevent escapes with the help of the surrounding wetlands and wildlife.
- President Trump views the center as a key step in his strategy to control illegal immigration.
- The facility will cost approximately $450 million per year to maintain.
- Some lawmakers, the local mayor, and residents oppose the construction due to potential environmental harm.
- Concerns focus on damage to wetlands and endangered species, impacting the large-scale restoration of the Everglades.
- The site is located near Miami and is seen as a challenging place to escape from, similar to Alcatraz prison.
- Environmental experts warn that the center did not undergo a strict environmental review process.
