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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Brendan Rascius

Florida officials say ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ has been emptied because a hurricane could level the facility

Florida officials said the immigration detention center known as “Alligator Alcatraz” was emptied of detainees due to hurricane threats.

The 3,000-bed site, situated in the heart of the Everglades, was vacated earlier this month, with all detainees transferred to other facilities.

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