Alligator Alcatraz Shut Down

San Antonio 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 months of political firestorm and environmental outcry. Governor DeSantis confirmed all detainees have been relocated, calling it a temporary “emergency solution” meant to ease federal strain — though critics slammed it as costly and ecologically destructive, built directly in the Everglades’ protected heartland. Activists also spotlighted the land’s cultural significance to the Miccosukee people, demanding its return. With the facility now closed, Florida pivots to other…