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Alligator Alcatraz

‘Ask ICE what’s changed’: Florida emergency director reacts to ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ relocations

1 day ago

‘Ask ICE what’s changed’: Florida emergency director reacts to ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ relocations

Florida Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie commented Thursday on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s decision to move all detainees from Alligator Alcatraz, citing hurricane concerns.

‘Seems to be business as usual’: Activity continues at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ after detainees moved

2 days ago

‘Seems to be business as usual’: Activity continues at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ after detainees moved

A variety of vehicles filtered in and out of the “Alligator Alcatraz” migrant detention facility on Wednesday, including Florida Highway Patrol cruisers and trucks with equipment and supplies. Even UPS made a stop.

All detainees moved out of ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

3 days ago

All detainees moved out of ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

Officials with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security say all detainees have been moved from the “Alligator Alcatraz” detention facility in the Everglades.

Activists keep track of Alligator Alcatraz traffic in hopes of signs of a shutdown

Activists keep track of Alligator Alcatraz traffic in hopes of signs of a shutdown

‘Why a Cuban family?’ Trump singles out South Florida man once detained at Alligator Alcatraz

‘Why a Cuban family?’ Trump singles out South Florida man once detained at Alligator Alcatraz

A former detainee of the Florida immigrant detention facility known as Alligator Alcatraz is being singled out by President Donald Trump.

Will Alligator Alcatraz shut down this week?

Will Alligator Alcatraz shut down this week?

Alligator Alcatraz is reportedly on the brink of shutting down for good nearly a year after the facility opened.

DeSantis addresses immigration enforcement, property taxes during stop in Davie

DeSantis addresses immigration enforcement, property taxes during stop in Davie

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was at the Florida Highway Patrol post in Davie to speak about immigration enforcement, but he also addressed another hot-button issue: property taxes.

Family of detainee fears conditions inside Alligator Alcatraz as new lawsuit targets facility

Family of detainee fears conditions inside Alligator Alcatraz as new lawsuit targets facility

Yesenia Perez says she hasn’t seen her brother in 76 days.

Operations at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ starting to wind down, according to detainee reports

Operations at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ starting to wind down, according to detainee reports

The number of detainees at the Florida immigration detention facility known as ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ is dropping.

State official says ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ remains open, told to ‘continue to expect individuals’

State official says ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ remains open, told to ‘continue to expect individuals’

Protesters were again rallying outside "Alligator Alcatraz" for what they said was the 42nd consecutive Sunday.

‘Alligator Alcatraz’ to stay open amid federal funding process, state official says

‘Alligator Alcatraz’ to stay open amid federal funding process, state official says

Florida officials say there are no orders to shut down the Everglades detention facility known as “Alligator Alcatraz,” and the state is preparing to receive its first federal reimbursement for operating costs.

DeSantis responds to questions about future of Alligator Alcatraz

DeSantis responds to questions about future of Alligator Alcatraz

For weeks, rumors have been circulating that Alligator Alcatraz, the controversial immigration detention facility in the Everglades, is set to close in June. The facility is costing Florida taxpayers about $1 million a day.

After 6 months in Alligator Alcatraz, Miami-Dade father reunites with family

After 6 months in Alligator Alcatraz, Miami-Dade father reunites with family

After six months of uncertainty, tears and relentless advocacy from his family, Justo Bentacourt is finally home.

Amid closure reports, DeSantis says ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ made ‘huge difference’

Amid closure reports, DeSantis says ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ made ‘huge difference’

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis spoke on Wednesday about the reported soon closure of the Everglades detainment facility dubbed Alligator Alcatraz.

DeSantis on Alligator Alcatraz: ‘We knew it was going to be temporary’

DeSantis on Alligator Alcatraz: ‘We knew it was going to be temporary’

Gov. Ron DeSantis was at the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday in Titusville when he answered questions about Alligator Alcatraz.

Florida plans to close ‘Alligator Alcatraz’: Report

Florida plans to close ‘Alligator Alcatraz’: Report

Florida is planning to close Alligator Alcatraz, according to a report from the New York Times.

Report: Florida in talks with Trump administration to shut down Alligator Alcatraz

Report: Florida in talks with Trump administration to shut down Alligator Alcatraz

Florida is in talks with the Trump administration to shut down the Alligator Alcatraz migrant detention facility, according to a report from The New York Times.

State spent millions on ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ but says $180K for detainee legal calls too costly

State spent millions on ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ but says $180K for detainee legal calls too costly

The First Amendment case pertaining to attorney access at an immigration detention facility in the Everglades — which state officials have called “Alligator Alcatraz”— is heating up.