Florida, Alcatraz
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Ron DeSantis, Alligator Alcatraz
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A tribal leader told Newsweek that he and members in the Big Cypress National Preserve of Florida, which is adjacent to the state's Alligator Alcatraz migrant detention center, are seeking legal remedies against officials because environmental efforts are taking "a huge step backward."
"Immediate action was taken to separate and remove the detainee in accordance with federal protocols," said Stephanie Hartman, a spokeswoman for the Florida Division of Emergency Management, which oversees the site.
Trump administration officials want "Alligator Alcatraz" to be a blueprint, but Democrats are pushing back on expansion.
The eight Democrats said Thursday they introduced the “No Cages in the Everglades Act." The bill faces long odds of passage in the House, where Republicans hold a 220-212 majority.
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At least five Republican governors are reportedly considering building large-scale immigration detention centers modeled after Florida’s
ACLU files lawsuit against "Alligator Alcatraz" immigration facility in Florida Everglades, alleging detainees are denied legal counsel and face dangerous conditions.
These articles share insights into Alligator Alcatraz, the migrant detention center in Florida. The takeaways focus on construction, politics and the controversial location. See the stories below.