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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 ...
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As Trump Touts 'Alligator Alcatraz,' DeSantis Makes Plans for Second Facility
SLS Co. is among firms awarded fast-tracked state contracts to build a holding facility in the Everglades, but lawsuits are ...
Major DeSantis contributor was awarded Alligator Alcatraz contract
Major DeSantis contributor was awarded Alligator Alcatraz contract - Everglades facility is already targeted by lawsuits from ...
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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 ...
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 ...
'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.
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 ...