The Latest Breaking News from Alligator Alcatraz

Rep. Salazar's Church Confrontation, a Damning Federal Report, and the Immigration Liability Now Threatening Her Seat

A daughter confronted Rep. Salazar at a Miami church over Alligator Alcatraz. A federal report backs her up — and the race for FL-27 is shifting fast.

Latin Times · Oct 21

'Nobody Takes the GAO Seriously': Florida Official Dismisses Report on Alligator Alcatraz Funding

A federal watchdog found Florida's closed Alligator Alcatraz detention centre cost $249 per detainee daily, while ICE bypassed normal authorisation and cost-negotiation procedures.

International Business Times UK · Sep 30

DHS's Own Watchdog Just Confirmed the Alligator Alcatraz Cages Were Real

A DHS Inspector General report confirms detainees at Alligator Alcatraz were held in metal cages labeled 'calming areas.' Here's what it found.

Latin Times · Sep 17

Alligator Alcatraz held detainees in cages the size of phone booths, DHS watchdog says

Office of inspector general’s report says practice at Florida immigration jail is not aligned with ‘humane treatment’

The Guardian - US · Sep 14

Florida Wants $250 Million More to Settle Alligator Alcatraz Bills: The Detention Center Is Gone, but the Costs Keep Growing

Florida is seeking another $250 million to pay immigration-related bills, including debts to companies that built and serviced Alligator Alcatraz, turning the controversial Everglades detention center into an expensive political aftershock for taxpayers.

Latin Times · Sep 4

Miami-Dade Regains Control of 'Alligator Alcatraz' Site, Opening Door to Everglades Restoration

Miami-Dade County has officially regained control of the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport, ending the state of Florida's temporary use of the remote Everglades property as the immigration detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz."

Latin Times · Aug 12

The forgotten racial history of Alligator Alcatraz

The migrant detention center known as Alligator Alcatraz is closed, but much about it remains unresolved. There are lawsuits over detainees’ treatment, environmental claims over damage to protected wetlands and uncertainty about the future of the airstrip it was built on.

The Conversation · Aug 11

Human rights groups condemn ‘vicious’ Israeli plan to create ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ for Palestinian prisoners

Far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is pushing ahead with plans to build a huge crocodile-filled moat around Ketziot Prison

The Independent UK · Jul 28

Federal Judge Tells Florida State and Trump Administration Officials To Prove "Alligator Alcatraz" Is Closed

A federal judge won't drop the Alligator Alcatraz case on DeSantis's word alone, demanding real proof the facility is closed for good.

Latin Times · Jul 18

'Conditions I Wouldn't Wish on My Worst Enemy': A Surprise Visit to a South Florida ICE Office

A congresswoman's surprise visit into a Broward ICE office found conditions advocates call inhumane, as Florida's detention system undergoes major shifts.

Latin Times · Jul 7