All detainees from immigration facility 'Alligator Alcatraz' have been transferred, DHS says (opens original article in a new tab)

All detainees from an immigration detention center in Florida's Everglades have been moved to other facilities, with the DHS citing hurricane season safety concerns. The facility, criticized for poor conditions, was opened in 2025 and has been the subject of legal and human rights concerns.

• All detainees from 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration facility in Florida Everglades have been transferred to other facilities, according to DHS.
• DHS cited hurricane season concerns for the transfers, but did not specify if the facility will close permanently or temporarily.
• Detainees reported poor conditions including worms in food, non-functional toilets, flooding, and insect infestations.