Everglades airstrip

Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center, criticized for poor conditions including inadequate sanitation and food, has closed after nearly a year, as stated by Governor Ron DeSantis. DeSantis, a Republican, claimed the facility was temporary until permanent centers were secured, while immigration advocates argued it was inhumane and served corporate interests. The center, built in 2025, facilitated the deportation of 21,000 individuals, with detainees reporting issues like inaccessible legal resources and flooded floors.