Florida Dismantles Alligator Alcatraz

Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz” migrant detention center in the Everglades is being torn down after costing over $1.2 billion and housing more than 22,000 migrants — a facility Governor DeSantis defended as a necessary tool for immigration enforcement. With all detainees relocated ahead of hurricane season, contractors are now dismantling the hastily built facility from July 2025. While state officials say it served its purpose and is now redundant with federal oversight, environmental advocates are pushing to fully restore the land to its original state — a training airport — before the site is completely erased from the landscape. 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/2939ff3b24f1cd71