Senator John Cornyn Wants to See Facility Like 'Alligator Alcatraz' in Texas

Sen. Cornyn wants to bring controversial 'Alligator Alcatraz' facility to Texas

"I would strongly support it," Sen. Cornyn said.

Senator John Cornyn wants to see facility like 'Alligator Alcatraz' in Texas

He's referring to a new immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades that's surrounded by swamps filled with alligators.

"Alligator Alcatraz" controversy comes to Texas as Cornyn backs new facility

Texas Senator John Cornyn has expressed support for creating an "Alligator Alcatraz-like" immigrant detention facility in Texas, modeled after a controversial Florida facility, while the Department of Homeland Security seeks other states to expand detention capacity amid allegations of inhumane conditions at the existing site.

Sen. John Cornyn calls for 'Alligator Alcatraz' facility in Texas

Sen. John Cornyn said he supports Alligator Alcatraz-style detention centers in Texas to deter illegal immigration, inspired by Florida's facility in the Everglades.

John Cornyn calls for controversial 'Alligator Alcatraz' facility in Texas

'I would strongly support it,' he says.