Federal judge issues ruling blocking expansion of Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

Federal judge issues ruling blocking expansion of Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

Federal Judge Blocks Expansion of Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ Orders Partial Shutdown Miami, FL – August 22, 2025 – A federal judge has dealt a significant blow to Florida’s controversial immigration detention center, dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz,” by issuing a preliminary injunction on Thursday, August 21, 2025, that halts its expansion and orders the state to scale … Read more

Trump Pushes for ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Style Detention Centers Nationwide

Trump Pushes for ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Style Detention Centers Nationwide

President Trump has expressed support for expanding facilities similar to Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz,” a controversial migrant detention center located at the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport in the Everglades. During his visit to the facility on July 1, 2025, Trump described it as a model for other detention sites, highlighting its remote location and natural … Read more