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Trump And DeSantis Inaugurate 'Alligator Alcatraz' Immigrant Detention Center Deep In Florida Everglades

Florida opened its newly minted state-run immigrant detention camp deep in the Everglades, nicknamed "Alligator Alcatraz." President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis were on hand to inaugurate the facility on Tuesday in an apparent push to support the president's aggressive deportation campaign.

Benzinga

‘Cops in the form of alligators’: Trump visits Florida’s Alligator Alcatraz

The migrant detention facility, located in the Florida wetlands, was built in eight days and will include 3,000 beds.

Al Jazeera

Trump Declares Biden 'Wanted' to Lock Him Up While Touring 'Alligator Alcatraz,' Unleashes Wave of Jokes: 'We All Did'

While touring the new "Alligator Alcatraz" migrant detention center in Florida, President Donald Trump joked that President Biden wanted him incarcerated in the facility, spurring a barrage of mockery from social media users.

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Florida cooperation with immigration enforcement sparks fears people will disappear into jails

Florida law enforcement agencies' cooperation with federal immigration officials is causing concerns among family members and immigrants' rights advocates that people will disappear into county jail systems

The Independent UK

Trump celebrates harsh conditions for detainees on visit to ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

President says immigration jail in Florida Everglades is a ‘little controversial, but I couldn’t care less’

The Guardian - US

Trump Suggests Teaching Migrants How to 'Run Away' From Alligators 'If They Escape' Alligator Alcatraz

Trump shared a tip for migrants at the "Alligator Alcatraz" detention camp in the Florida Everglades, suggesting they run in a zig zag to evade gator attacks.

Latin Times

Trump Hails New 'Alligator Alcatraz' Migrant Detention Center

US President Donald Trump reveled in a new Florida migrant detention center dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz" Tuesday, joking that any escapees would be taught to run away from the reptiles to avoid being eaten.

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Trump talks tough on deportations during Florida detention site visit

President Trump had tough words for future detainees who will be housed at a new alligator-surrounded facility in Florida's Everglades.

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“[I’m] Happy Its Mouth Wasn’t Open”: Florida Surfer Headbutted By Flying Shark In Wild Viral Video

A beachgoer was headbutted by a flying shark in a wild mid-air collision caught on video. “My pulse went to like 195 beats a minute in a second,” he said.

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Trump Heads For 'Alligator Alcatraz' Migrant Detention Center

US President Donald Trump joked about escaped migrants getting eaten by Florida wildlife as he headed Tuesday to the official opening of a detention center dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz."

International Business Times

Trump-Musk feud: President tours Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ after doubling down on DOGE threat to former ‘first buddy’

Trump made comments about Musk as he visited so-called ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ immigration detention facility in Florida

The Independent UK

Trump will visit a remote immigration detention site in the Florida Everglades

President Donald Trump is heading to Florida’s Everglades for a firsthand look at a new immigration detention facility that the White House suggests will be especially secure given that it is “surrounded by alligators.”

The Independent UK

Where Is Alligator Alcatraz? Size, Facilities And Why Are Environmentalists Opposing Construction Of ICE Detention Centre?

Alligator Alcatraz, a massive ICE detention centre in Florida's Everglades, sparks fierce opposition over environmental harm and Indigenous land rights.

International Business Times UK

Trump To Visit 'Alligator Alcatraz' Migrant Detention Center This Week Amid Deportation Push: Report

President Donald Trump is expected to attend on Tuesday the opening of a temporary migrant detention facility in Florida’s Everglades, dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz.”

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Florida GOP Drops 'Sick' Alligator Alcatraz Merch to Flood of Backlash: 'Disgusting and Inexcusable'

As Florida officials rush to open Alligator Alcatraz to detain migrants in the Everglades, the state's Republican Party premiered a line of branded merchandise.

Reason

10 of the Worst State Laws Going Into Effect in July

From minimum wage hikes to bans on cellphones in public schools, here are some of the most ridiculous ways state governments are interfering with Americans’ lives.

Latin Times

White House Touting New 'Alligator Alcatraz' Detention Center Draws 'Concentration Camp' Comparisons: 'We Are Barbaric'

The White House revealed that President Donald Trump will be visiting the new undocumented migrant detention center this week, also known as "Alligator Alcatraz", located in Southern Florida.

The Independent UK

Good samaritan who helped 9-year-old after shark attack now detained by ICE — facing possible deportation

Luis Alvarez, 31, was one of several men who intervened in the incident, in Boca Grande, on June 11

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'Evil Predator' From Florida Jailed for Life After Abusing Dozens of Colombian Children as Young as 10

A pharmacist in Florida received life sentence for raping and trafficking young girls. The evil predator's victims were as young as 10.

International Business Times UK

Outrage As Trump Admin Plots $450m ICE Facility in Gator-Filled Florida Swamp Liberals Call It 'Barbaric'

A $450m migrant detention center in Florida's Everglades is sparking backlash over its harsh, remote setting and controversial messaging.

The Independent UK

One of the first tropical storms of the season could target Florida just in time for July 4

If it forms, Tropical Storm Chantal would be the third named storm of the season after Andrea and Barry

Latin Times

Florida Man Rescued 9-Year-Old Shark Attack Victim. Now He's Facing Deportation

A Florida man who risked his life to save a young girl from a shark attack earlier this month now faces deportation.

Evening Standard

Girl is rescued after falling overboard from Disney cruise ship off the coast of Florida

The crew also had to rescue the girl’s father, who had jumped in after her

The Guardian - US

Man who helped girl attacked by shark in Florida detained by Ice officials

Luis Alvarez being held in jail after police stopped him and said he was driving without headlights on

Latin Times

Trump 'Likely' To Be At The Opening of Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' As Activists Protest Facility

President Donald Trump is expected to be at the opening of an immigrant detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz"

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