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Previously blocked from Alligator Alcatraz, Democrats find 'disturbing, vile conditions'
Getting their first look at Alligator Alcatraz more than 10 days after Republicans did, Democratic leaders say 'people are in horrible conditions.' ...
What happened and when with Everglades detention camp, AKA Alligator Alcatraz? A timeline
J une 19 Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announces plans for a migrant detention center in the Everglades via X. The ...
Before it was Alligator Alcatraz, this airstrip sparked fury and changed America’s landscape
Alligator Alcatraz has triggered pride in the MAGA world, and fury in an unlikely bipartisan mix of South Floridians. Decades ...
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Alligator Alcatraz in the Everglades: What's the python population?
Alligator Alcatraz is a temporary migrant detention center near the Florida Everglades. The controversial center reportedly has a capacity of up to 3,000 detainees, housed in FEMA tents and ...
The Poynter Institute for Media Studies20h
Ron DeSantis claims ‘zero’ environmental impact by Alligator Alcatraz. That’s false
Potential effects include increased light and air pollution, habitat degradation for endangered species such as the Florida panther, and waste spills.
Kristi Noem touts Alligator Alcatraz, immigration arrests in Tampa
Earlier on Saturday, Democratic and Republican lawmakers toured Alligator Alcatraz. U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz said ...
Detained immigrants at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ say there are worms in food and wastewater on the floor
People held at the brand new Florida immigration detention center that officials have dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” say worms ...
As Alligator Alcatraz adds more pavement, environmentalists add to legal complaints
In a newly filed legal notice, environmental groups accused the government agencies of ignoring even more environmental ...