Florida to shut down 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center (opens original article in a new tab)

Florida will shut down the controversial 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center, ending its operation after nearly a year.

• Florida will shut down the 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center after nearly a year of operation.
• The facility was closed temporarily in June due to hurricane season safety concerns, with all detainees moved to other facilities.
• Immigration advocates criticized the center for unsafe and inhumane conditions, including poor sanitation and lack of legal access.