Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' Everglades detention center approved amid community concerns

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Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' Everglades detention center approved amid community concerns
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Florida's plan to build a controversial immigration detention center called 'Alligator Alcatraz' on a sensitive Everglades site has received federal approval, sparking environmental concerns and protests from residents and conservation groups. The facility, funded by the federal government, will have 5,000 beds and is part of broader state efforts that critics say threaten Florida's natural resources.

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