Alligator Alcatraz Closed for Good

Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 26, 2026 · 1m

Florida’s controversial immigration detention center, dubbed Alligator Alcatraz, has officially shut down after a costly and contentious chapter in state immigration enforcement. Once a temporary emergency facility costing hundreds of millions, it’s now empty — with all detainees relocated — as Florida steps back from federal operations. But the land’s future is far from settled: it’s environmentally vital Everglades territory and sacred Miccosukee land, sparking calls for its return. While Florida’s immigration enforcement isn’t gone, this specific site’s chapter is closed — leaving behind a…