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

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 Alligator Alcatraz, the tent city quickly erected to hold migrants in the middle of the Everglades.

The New York Times · 1d

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 wildfires.

Orlando Sentinel · 11d

State prisons could house Alligator Alcatraz detainees in a hurricane

Florida Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie said the state has looked at a number of facilities that could be used if the Everglades detention center has to be evacuated because of a

Alligator Alcatraz, Kristi Noem and Speedway Slammer

Fox News · 28m

'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 Center funded by federal reconciliation bill.

Indianapolis Star on MSN · 18m

Kristi Noem dubs Indiana's version of 'Alligator Alcatraz' as the 'Speedway Slammer'

Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced that the administration had dubbed Indiana's Miami Correctional Facility, as "Speedway Slammer."

CBS News · 23h

Kristi Noem says she wants more "Alligator Alcatraz" facilities across U.S.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem tells CBS News she wants to see more state-run detention centers like Florida's so-called "Alligator Alcatraz." CBS News Homeland Security correspondent Nicole Sganga has the details.

Florida plans 2nd 'Alligator Alcatraz at new location

CBS News · 11d

Deportations start at "Alligator Alcatraz" as Florida officials vow to "surge" immigration arrests

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday announced deportation flights had begun to take off from the so-called "Alligator Alcatraz" immigration detention facility in the Everglades.

The Washington Post · 1d

Judge orders Florida, federal officials to produce 'Alligator Alcatraz' agreements

A federal judge has ordered officials to produce agreements showing who has legal authority at “Alligator Alcatraz,” an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades

The Mirror US on MSN · 2h

Florida plans second 'Alligator Alcatraz' at new location

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration is gearing up to award at least one contract for what's labeled in state records as the "North Detention Facility." Records indicate that the site would add to the capacity at "Alligator Alcatraz,

4don MSN

Critics call for clarity on Alligator Alcatraz storm plans

Governor Ron DeSantis is facing questions about evacuation plans for Alligator Alcatraz, should a hurricane approach.

4don MSN

Hurricane plan for Florida's Alligator Alcatraz heavily redacted, raising concerns

Florida's redacted hurricane plan for the Alligator Alcatraz migrant center is drawing calls for transparency from lawmakers.

Florida releases heavily blacked-out Alligator Alcatraz hurricane plan

The Everglades facility has faced a barrage of questions about how detainees would be kept safe in the hurricane-prone area.

ABC Action News4d

FL releases heavily redacted evacuation plan for 'Alligator Alcatraz' after stating records didn’t exist

Florida releases its disaster plan for “Alligator Alcatraz,” but nearly all the details are blacked out. Investigative ...

Miami's Community Newspapers on MSN5d

Can Alligator Alcatraz withstand a hurricane?

During a press briefing Friday, Florida officials said their team has contingency plans in the event a major storm strikes.

Raw Story on MSN6d

DeSantis shrugs over 'reckless' lack of Alligator Alcatraz hurricane plan

Two weeks ago, the Miami Herald began asking the Florida Department of Emergency Management (FDEM) about the "complete ...

3don MSN

DeSantis calls out media for 'failed drive-by attempt' to discredit 'Alligator Alcatraz'

A media dispute erupted as Gov. Ron DeSantis defended Florida's hurricane planning for the 'Alligator Alcatraz' facility ...

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