Florida Governor Orders Closure of ‘Alligator Alcatraz
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis closed the temporary immigration detention facility in the Everglades, known as “Alligator Alcatraz,” citing the availability of permanent federal capacity as the primary driver for the shutdown. The facility, which officials say deported 21,000 people through the facility since July 2025, faced intense criticism from civil rights groups over allegations of … Read more