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**Florida to Detain Migrants in Everglades Facility Nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz”**
**MIAMI, FL** – Florida is constructing a migrant detention facility in the Everglades, sparking concerns from immigration advocates who say the facility represents a novel form of detention outside federal oversight. The facility, located at the remote Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport, is expected to cost the state around $450 million annually, with potential FEMA reimbursement.
Dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz,” the facility, consisting of large tents and other structures, is being spearheaded by Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, a known ally of former President Trump. Uthmeier has argued the remote location, surrounded by dangerous wildlife like alligators and pythons, will minimize the need for extensive security measures.
The project echoes Trump’s past proposals for extreme border security measures, including a moat filled with alligators or snakes. It also aligns with recent moves by Trump to detain migrants at locations like Guantánamo Bay and a megaprison in El Salvador.
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