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Alligator Alcatraz has opened in the Florida Everglades. Here are some takeaways
A state-run detention facility for migrants has opened in the Florida Everglades. Alligator Alcatraz - that is the official ...
Republican donors and Florida’s hurricane know-how helped build ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ so quickly
Florida has converted an isolated airport in the Everglades into a massive immigration detention center called "Alligator ...
Inside Florida Politics: Alligator Alcatraz puts Trump, DeSantis back on same page
President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis rekindle their bond during tour of Alligator Alcatraz processing ...
Lawmakers were stopped from entering Alligator Alcatraz. That may violate Florida law
Reality Check is a Herald series holding those in power to account and shining a light on their decisions. Have a suggestion ...
Florida Democratic lawmakers denied access to Alligator Alcatraz 2 days after Trump visit
Florida lawmakers argued state law grants elected officials access to inspect state-operated facilities without approval, but ...
Republican donors, Florida's hurricane know-how helped build 'Alligator Alcatraz' quickly
The first detainees arrived July 3 at the facility, which will cost $450 million to operate and consists of tents and ...
Question of the Week: Do you think 'Alligator Alcatraz' is a good idea?
Some of the objections to the facility are that it's located in an alligator and snake-infested swamp. I've also read that ...
South Floridians line up outside ICE facility where Haitian woman died to protest Alligator Alcatraz, Trump's immigration policies
ICE received additional funding from President Trump's "big, beautiful bill," and Alligator Alcatraz began operating.