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"Alligator Alcatraz" immigrant detention center sparks outcry as DeSantis claims zero environmental impact

Governor Ron DeSantis pushed back against those concerns Wednesday, insisting the facility will have no long-term impact.

TIME on MSN · 4h

Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Detention Center Sparks Major Concern as Construction Begins: ‘An Obscene Human Rights Violation’

The detention facility, dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” due to its location, was spearheaded by Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, who said on Monday that the center is part of his aim to “support President Trump and [Homeland Security] Secretary Kristi Noem in their mission to fix our illegal immigration problem once and for all.”

USA TODAY · 11h

What is Alligator Alcatraz? What will be it's potential impact on Everglades, immigrants?

A proposed immigrant detention center in the Everglades dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz" is drawing criticism for its potential effect on the ecosystem.

Florida eyes 2nd immigration detention center to join ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

The second center would be at Camp Blanding, a Florida National Guard training site southwest of Jacksonville.

13hon MSN

What if a hurricane hits ‘Alligator Alcatraz'? Florida drawing up evacuation plan

If they stick to that schedule, detainees will begin arriving in the hottest part of the year for Florida - and the middle of ...

1don MSN

The history of the 'Alligator Alcatraz' airstrip and how Palm Beach County was involved

The little-used airstrip in the Everglades that the state is using to build a detention center for immigrants, dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz," is part of a storied history involving Palm Beach County at ...

‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention facility approved, plans to be operational in July

The new detention facility in the Florida Everglades will be surrounded by natural predators, hence the “Alligator Alcatraz” ...

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