Alligator Alcatraz Closes After Two Years

Florida’s controversial “Alligator Alcatraz” detention center has shut down after just one year, costing taxpayers nearly a billion dollars — but the governor says it served its purpose. Built on an Everglades airstrip to rapidly deport undocumented immigrants, the facility processed 21,000 people before closing amid hurricane season concerns. While officials claim the temporary facility met its goals, immigrant advocates argue the closure doesn’t fix the larger problem of prolonged detention. The airstrip, however, will remain active as federal authorities now have enough permanent space. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f6b186c70a706765