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Gov. DeSantis Holds News Conference in ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
OCHOPEE, FLORIDA, JUL 25 – Governor DeSantis addressed immigration and detention policies during his visit to the Alligator Alcatraz migrant detention center, a key facility in Florida's border management system.
- On Friday morning, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis addressed the media at the "Alligator Alcatraz" immigration detention facility located in Ochopee, Collier County.
- The conference followed the center's July 1 opening amid backlash over alleged poor conditions and reports of medical neglect, which officials strongly denied.
- DeSantis, joined by state officials including Kevin Guthrie and Larry Keefe, said the center holds 2,000 detainees and will expand to 4,000, emphasizing all detainees are on removal orders.
- He announced hundreds have been deported on recent Department of Homeland Security flights, urged illegal immigrants to self-deport using a DHS app offering free travel, fine forgiveness, and a $1,000 exit bonus, and warned arrested individuals will be held at the facility.
- Officials stated the center has adequate medical staff and resources, expects surges in arrests, and provides enhanced capacity to increase deportations in Florida.
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‘Debunking a lot of the nonsense’: DeSantis touts ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ amid allegations of poor conditions
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference Friday morning at the immigration center, dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz,” in the Florida Everglades.
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