Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center has closed, governor says

Florida's controversial "Alligator Alcatraz" immigration detention center has shut down as planned by Gov. Ron DeSantis. The makeshift facility, located in the remote Everglades, was always intended as a temporary measure while more permanent centers were established. With federal officials now having secured the necessary capacity, the center has officially closed. This move underscores the ongoing shifts in immigration policy and highlights the administration's focus on transitioning to more permanent, structured facilities for detained individuals.