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Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center isn't funded by FEMA hurricane money
Florida and federal officials announced the state will build a new immigration detention facility dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz" in the Everglades, and because the facility will be partly funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, some Floridians are worried whether it will affect hurricane relief funds.
"We will stay on the ground for as long as we're needed and at the direction of Governor DeSantis," a spokeswoman said.
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Here is a brief history of the land where Florida officials and the federal government are building "Alligator Alcatraz." ...
A proposed immigrant detention center in the Everglades dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz" is drawing criticism for its potential ...
"This is an existing airstrip that is already built and paved," the office of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis told Newsweek.
Governor Ron DeSantis pushed back against those concerns Wednesday, insisting the facility will have no long-term impact.
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However, the big story in local politics this week was the stunning victory of Zohran Mamdani in the Democratic mayoral ...
DeSantis doubles down on his support of ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ and Camp Blanding deporation facilities
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday doubled down on his assertion that a temporary detention center being constructed at an ...
The detention facility, dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” due to its location, was spearheaded by Florida Attorney General James ...
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