Florida has started building a new migrant detention center in the vast Everglades as part of an effort to speed up large-scale deportations. This facility, nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz” by Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, is designed to be efficient and low-cost, using the natural surroundings to improve security.
The large wetlands and swamps of southern Florida, which are home to many dangerous animals like alligators and pythons, are expected to act as a strong barrier against escape attempts, reducing the need for expensive security measures, according to BBC and CNN.
