DeSantis says Alligator Alcatraz ‘fulfilled’ its role as he closes it after 1 year (opens original article in a new tab)

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis closed the Everglades detention center known as Alligator Alcatraz after one year amid lawsuits, torture allegations, and criticism over taxpayer funding, stating it fulfilled its role.

• Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced closure of Everglades detention center known as Alligator Alcatraz after one year
• Center faced lawsuits, torture allegations, and criticism over taxpayer funding
• DeSantis stated Alligator Alcatraz fulfilled its intended role