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Detainees to begin arriving at Alligator Alcatraz Wednesday night
The first detainees who will be held at a Florida-run immigration detention center deep in the Everglades are expected to ...
A Dedicated FEMA Fund Will Pay for ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
Q: Are FEMA funds being used to construct an immigrant detention facility in the Everglades? A: Yes, the immigrant detention ...
New video shows aerial view of location that has become Alligator Alcatraz near Everglades
This video shows the sprawling training airport in Florida that was turned into what today is known as Alligator Alcatraz.
Alligator Alcatraz to receive first immigrant detainees Wednesday night
The first detainees who will be held at a Florida-run immigration detention center deep in the Everglades are expected to ...
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Damage from Alligator Alcatraz already obvious, environmental groups say
Environmental groups say damage from Alligator Alcatraz is already obvious in light pollution and other issues.
Built in 8 days, can Alligator Alcatraz in Everglades take on hurricane? Not a major one
What happens if hurricane hits hastily constructed Alligator Alcatraz to detain immigrants for Trump program? Could it ...
Alligator Alcatraz opened Tuesday ready for a hurricane – but not a summer shower
Alligator Alcatraz opened Tuesday without a water view. Then it rained. Shortly after President Donald Trump left the brand ...
Selling “Alligator Alcatraz” Prison Merchandise Is a Deranged New Low for the GOP
President Trump visited Florida on Tuesday to tour what's been dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz,” a controversial migrant detention ...