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Red states consider ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ spinoffs as WH urges them to follow DeSantis’ lead: 'Lots of bears'
Republican states are considering building versions of Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz," a detention facility for illegal ...
Governor Ron DeSantis Asked How The Federal Government Will Reimburse Florida For Alligator Alcatraz
At a press briefing on Monday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) spoke about being reimbursed by the federal government for ...
Major DeSantis contributor was awarded Alligator Alcatraz contract
Major DeSantis contributor was awarded Alligator Alcatraz contract - Everglades facility is already targeted by lawsuits from ...
DeSantis and Trump to visit ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ in Everglades on opening day Tuesday
The detention immigration facility is located in an idle airstrip in the Everglades that the DeSantis administration recently ...
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DeSantis claims 'Alligator Alcatraz' is temporary, but photos show new paving as environmental groups voice concern
The environmental impacts will be devastating,' the groups wrote to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of ...
'Alligator Alcatraz' provides a political 'boon' for Ron DeSantis and his top allies
At the direction of Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida is quickly constructing a $450 million-a-year immigration detention center, ...
"Alligator Alcatraz" immigrant detention center sparks outcry as DeSantis claims zero environmental impact
Governor Ron DeSantis​ pushed back against those concerns Wednesday, insisting the facility will have no long-term impact.
DeSantis used his emergency powers to get ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ built
DeSantis’ broader use of emergency power comes as U.S. presidents have also leaned on their emergency authority. Elena ...
Not just ‘Alligator Alcatraz': DeSantis floats building another immigration detention center
Florida officials are pursuing plans to build a second detention center to house immigrants, as part of the state’s ...
Detainees at Alligator Alcatraz complain of ‘deplorable’ conditions
The “Alligator Alcatraz” detention camp in Florida only has been open for a week but already there are reports from occupants of “deplorable” conditions. The Miami Herald reports that it has received ...