News

Judge considers whether Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center violates environmental law

A federal judge is hearing arguments about an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades, known as “Alligator ...

Florida prepares to build a 2nd immigration detention center to join ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration is apparently preparing to build a second ...

'Speedway Slammer' is red state's answer to 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention facility

Governor Braun partners with Trump administration to create 1,000-bed immigration detention center at Miami Correctional ...

At ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ the Biggest Risk Isn’t Alligators

The area around the immigrant detention center, deep in the Everglades, is threatened by hurricanes, extreme heat and even ...

Alligator Alcatraz and hurricanes: Here’s what would put the site at particular risk

As Florida enters peak hurricane season, questions persist about the safety of the detainees as well as staff housed at ...
The New York Sun3d

Alligator Alcatraz’s Redacted Hurricane Safety Plan Opens Questions About the Facility’s Preparedness

The remote detention center, built on an abandoned airstrip, is deemed ‘vulnerable.’ ...
WPTV4d

Florida releases redacted disaster evacuation plan for 'Alligator Alcatraz' after stating records didn't exist

We are getting our first glimpse into evacuation plans for Florida's newest, and perhaps most infamous, migrant detention facility that state officials have dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz." ...