Everglades

Trump Pushes for ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Style Detention Centers Nationwide

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President Trump has expressed support for expanding facilities similar to Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz,” a controversial migrant detention center located at the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport in the Everglades. During his visit to the facility on July 1, 2025, Trump described it as a model for other detention sites, highlighting its remote location and natural … Read more

Federal judge issues ruling blocking expansion of Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

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Federal Judge Blocks Expansion of Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ Orders Partial Shutdown Miami, FL – August 22, 2025 – A federal judge has dealt a significant blow to Florida’s controversial immigration detention center, dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz,” by issuing a preliminary injunction on Thursday, August 21, 2025, that halts its expansion and orders the state to scale … Read more