Florida's controversial 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center faces closure

from Weekend Edition Saturday · host Elissa Nadworny

Florida's controversial immigration detention center nicknamed "Alligator Alcatraz" may be closing soon. It's been very expensive to operate.

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