DeSantis’ Alligator Alcatraz Project: $250 Million Wasted Amid Closure
Florida is set to close the “Alligator Alcatraz” detention facility after a federal judge’s ruling, despite a $245 million investment. The facility, constructed at the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport, was intended to support the Trump administration’s focus on immigration enforcement. However, legal challenges, particularly from environmental groups and the Miccosukee Tribe, led to its closure within 60 days. The facility’s closure would be a setback for Governor DeSantis and the Trump administration, potentially increasing pressure on existing detention facilities.
John Q. Hosedrinker