The first group of immigrant detainees has arrived at a controversial new facility in Florida’s Everglades—nicknamed 'Alligator Alcatraz'—as U.S. authorities accelerate mass deportation efforts. Built in just 8 days, the detention center features 28,000 feet of barbed wire, 200+ security cameras, and space for 3,000 people, according to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
🌡️ Critics warn the swampy location exposes detainees to extreme heat, mosquitoes, and potential health risks. Environmental groups and Native American tribes have filed lawsuits, arguing the site threatens the fragile Everglades ecosystem and violates sacred Indigenous land.
💬 'We’re working at turbo speed to deliver on mass deportations,' said Tricia McLaughlin of the Department of Homeland Security. The project, part of former President Trump’s immigration policies, has drawn fierce backlash from human rights advocates who call the conditions 'inhumane.'
🔍 What’s next? Legal battles loom as activists vow to challenge the facility’s rapid approval process. Meanwhile, the debate over immigration enforcement continues to heat up—both in the courts and under the Florida sun.
