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‘Cartoonish’ depictions of ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ among criticisms of Florida immigrant detention center

Both the Seminole Tribe of Florida and the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida have denounced the opening of the detention center

by Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix July 7, 2025September 1, 2025

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Officials say ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ is ready to withstand hurricane season, but tents leaked after one rainstorm

The facility — which was built in eight days — can withstand Category 2 winds, officials say

by Chloe Greenberg July 2, 2025August 23, 2025

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After ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ visit, Trump says he wants more states to build immigrant detention centers

A similar center with the capacity to house 2,000 immigrants is set to open in Camp Blanding in Northeast Florida

by Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix July 2, 2025August 1, 2025