DeSantis says ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ immigration detention center always was meant to be temporary
DeSantis said the site has processed 22,000 detainees and could wind down if federal officials can house them elsewhere.
- Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday that the immigration detention center known as 'Alligator Alcatraz' was always meant to be temporary, adding that operations will wind down if the Department of Homeland Security can house detainees elsewhere.
- The New York Times reported Thursday that state and federal officials are in early talks to close the Florida Everglades facility, which DeSantis noted has processed and deported 22,000 detainees since opening last summer.
- Florida has spent more than $1 million a day running the site, yet the state has not received $608 million in requested federal reimbursement, while ongoing litigation highlights detainee concerns regarding conditions and lawyer access.
- DHS officials, who have discussed the facility's future since Secretary Markwayne Mullin took office in late March, denied Thursday that the department is urging Florida to cease operations, praising the state as a valuable partner.
- While the facility remains operational, DeSantis indicated it will be dismantled 'at some point' as the department 'takes a fresh look at these things' regarding detention needs and operational requirements.
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DeSantis offers simple reminder amid media reports Alligator Alcatraz faces closure
The potential future of Alligator Alcatraz remained in question while Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) remained confident about the “major impact” provided by the facility. (Video Credit: Gov. Ron DeSantis) If corporate media were attempting to find failure in the coordination of President Donald Trump’s administration and DeSantis on tackling illegal immigration, America’s Governor had a simple reality check on Thursday. Following reports that em…
DeSantis offers simple reminder amid media reports Alligator Alcatraz faces closure · American Wire News
The potential future of Alligator Alcatraz remained in question while Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) remained confident about the “major impact” provided by the facility. (Video Credit: Gov. Ron DeSantis) If corporate media were attempting to find failure in the coordination of President Donald Trump’s administration and DeSantis on tackling illegal immigration, America’s Governor had a simple reality check on Thursday. Following reports that em…
High costs, hurricanes behind shuttering of ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center
Florida officials are in talks with the Trump administration about closing down “Alligator Alcatraz,” the cheeky term for a pop-up detention center for illegal immigrants in the Everglades, in the near future, the Washington Examiner has learned. “It is closing,” a former senior administration official with knowledge of the talks told the Washington Examiner on Friday. “Too expensive and they want it out before this hurricane season.” Hurricane…
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