Summary
Deportation flights from the Everglades immigration center, known as "Alligator Alcatraz," have recently started, moving about 100 detainees to other countries. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that these flights are part of a broader effort related to immigration policy, with expectations for the number of deportees to rise.
Key Facts
- Deportation flights from the Everglades immigration center started recently.
- The center is informally called "Alligator Alcatraz."
- About 100 detainees have been moved to other countries so far.
- The center was built over eight days in a remote area of the Everglades.
- It covers 10 square miles and has over 200 security cameras.
- The facility holds about 2,000 detainees but can hold up to 4,000.
- The location was chosen to deter illegal immigration, according to officials.
- The facility is about 50 miles west of Miami.
