Florida governor announces closure of immigration detention center
Jun 26, 2026·Location: Florida Everglades, FL
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced the closure of the Florida Everglades immigration detention center, known as "Alligator Alcatraz," which opened in July 2025. The facility was intended to be temporary until more permanent detention centers could be secured. DeSantis stated that federal officials now have sufficient capacity to handle immigration detention.
Sources
- Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center has closed, governor says
Associated Press·Jun 25, 2026·archived copy
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