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

Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ immigration detention center is closing after nearly a year of operation, as stated by Gov. Ron DeSantis, who described it as temporary. The facility, built in the Everglades, faced criticism for poor conditions, including inadequate sanitation and food, and has been used to deport 21,000 individuals.