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Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' Immigration Jail Shuts Down

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The controversial detention center closed after less than a year of operation.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced the facility's closure on Thursday.
Numerous lawsuits claimed detainees lacked access to legal representation.
The detention center was criticized for poor conditions and due process violations.

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Florida's controversial immigration detention center, colloquially known as "Alligator Alcatraz," has officially closed after less than a year of operation. The announcement was made by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on June 25, 2026. The facility, located in the Everglades, was opened in June 2025 and quickly became a focal point of criticism due to reports of poor conditions and human rights violations.

Many detainees claimed they lacked access to legal representation, and there were numerous allegations that individuals were held without formal charges. Humanitarian organizations criticized the center, with some describing it as a "torture facility," leading to multiple lawsuits against the facility. The abrupt closure of the center is seen as part of the ongoing scrutiny of policies surrounding immigration enforcement in the United States.

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