Gov DeSantis confirms closure of Alligator Alcatraz less than a year after opening (opens original article in a new tab)

Florida's controversial 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center has closed less than a year after opening, with Governor DeSantis stating it was a temporary measure. The facility faced criticism for unsafe conditions and limited detainee access to legal resources, though it deported 21,000 people. Advocates argue the closure does not address broader issues in immigration detention.

• Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center closed less than a year after opening
• Governor DeSantis called it a temporary solution until permanent facilities were available
• Immigration advocates criticized conditions as unsafe and inhumane
• Detainees reported poor living conditions and limited access to legal representation
• Facility deported 21,000 people before closing