Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center is closing, governor says

Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center, built in the Everglades in 2025, has closed after nearly a year of operation due to safety concerns during hurricane season. Governor Ron DeSantis stated the facility served its purpose in facilitating deportations, while immigration advocates criticized its inhumane conditions and corporate profiteering.