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Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Migrant Camp: A Look Back at Trump-Era Controversy

Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Migrant Camp: A Look Back at Trump-Era Controversy

Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Migrant Camp: A Look Back at Trump-Era Controversy A controversial migrant detention facility, dubbed ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ in the remote Florida Everglades, sparked widespread debate during the Trump administration. Then-President Donald Trump, accompanied by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, toured the site, celebrating the harsh conditions intended for detainees. The tented camp, located on mosquito-infested land west of Miami, was hailed by DeSantis as a model for states supporting Trump’s mass deportation agenda. Protesters gathered to oppose the facility,…

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Aerial Photos Reveal ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Immigration Facility Opening in Florida Everglades

Aerial Photos Reveal ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Immigration Facility Opening in Florida Everglades

Aerial Photos Reveal ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Immigration Facility Opening in Florida Everglades New aerial photographs have surfaced, providing the first clear views of the controversial “Alligator Alcatraz” immigration detention center. Taken from a helicopter on July 4, 2025, by Alon Skuy for Getty Images, the images show the sprawling 5,000-bed facility located at the remote Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport in Ochopee, Florida, deep within the Everglades wetlands. The center’s opening, attended by President Donald Trump, marks a significant expansion in…

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FEMA Funding for ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Immigration Facility Under Scrutiny Amidst New Details

FEMA Funding for ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Immigration Facility Under Scrutiny Amidst New Details

FEMA Funding for ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Immigration Facility Under Scrutiny Amidst New Details A controversial immigrant detention facility in the Florida Everglades, dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz,” is reportedly being funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Shelter and Services Program, according to recent statements. This facility, expected to house up to 5,000 detainees, is situated on an airfield approximately 45 miles west of Miami, designed for individuals awaiting deportation. Initial reports indicated that the state of Florida provided the first $450…

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Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Sparks Fresh Protests, Legal Battle in Everglades

Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Sparks Fresh Protests, Legal Battle in Everglades

Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Sparks Fresh Protests, Legal Battle in Everglades Protests intensified over the weekend in the Florida Everglades as environmental activists and Native American groups rallied against the rapid construction of a controversial immigrant detention center, dubbed ‘Alligator Alcatraz.’ Hundreds of demonstrators lined U.S. Highway 41, the Tamiami Trail, outside an airstrip in the Big Cypress National Preserve, where dump trucks are actively delivering materials for the facility. The opposition comes as Florida officials accelerate the project under an…

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