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Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center is closing, governor says
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· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The facility, nicknamed "Alligator Alcatraz" due to its swampy location, has been in operation for nearly a year.
In Florida, a unique immigration detention center is shutting down. The facility, nicknamed "Alligator Alcatraz" due to its swampy location, has been in operation for nearly a year. Governor Ron DeSantis announced the closure, stating that the center was always intended to be temporary.
According to DeSantis, federal officials now have the capacity to manage detention and deportation. Further details about the closure are available from the source. The announcement marks the end of the facility's nearly year-long operation in the Florida swamps.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston) ·
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