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Alligator Alcatraz Detention Center to Close, Detainees to be Relocated
immigration15 days ago

Alligator Alcatraz Detention Center to Close, Detainees to be Relocated

The New York Times reports that Florida’s controversial Alligator Alcatraz detention center in the Everglades is slated to close as early as June, with detainees moved out by then and the facility dismantled afterward. Florida has been spending over $1 million daily to operate the center and is awaiting $608 million in federal reimbursement, while officials say the site was never meant to be permanent and no relocation plan has been announced, amid concerns about detainee conditions and access to lawyers.

via News4JAX|
#alligator-alcatraz#desantis#detention-center
Florida shutters Alligator Alcatraz as costs push closure
local15 days ago

Florida shutters Alligator Alcatraz as costs push closure

Florida plans to close the Alligator Alcatraz detention center by June after vendors were told the facility would be demobilized; about 1,400 detainees will be moved or deported, with the site then repurposed as a small airport for pilot training. The decision comes as operating costs near $1 billion, with federal reimbursement of the initial $608 million and an additional $300 million in expenses uncertain, potentially leaving taxpayers to cover the gap.

via CBS News|
#alligator-alcatraz#desantis#detention-center
DeSantis backs plan to close Florida's controversial Alligator Alcatraz detention site
politics20 days ago

DeSantis backs plan to close Florida's controversial Alligator Alcatraz detention site

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signaled support for shuttering the Alligator Alcatraz immigration detention facility in the Everglades after the state spent hundreds of millions building and operating it. He cited discussions with DHS leadership and reimbursement questions, noting federal reimbursement may cover only per-detainee costs, potentially leaving Florida taxpayers on the hook. The move follows years of promotion of the site as a deterrent and signals a possible DHS shift in enforcement strategy, drawing reaction from critics and local officials.

via Miami Herald|
#alligator-alcatraz#detention-center#florida-politics
Cuban detainee dies at Georgia ICE facility amid suicide investigation
politics26 days ago

Cuban detainee dies at Georgia ICE facility amid suicide investigation

A 33-year-old Cuban immigrant, Denny Adán González, died at CoreCivic's Stewart detention center in Lumpkin, Georgia; authorities say suicide is suspected and the case is under investigation. The death is ICE’s 18th detainee death in 2026 and the fourth suicide at Stewart. González had been deported in 2020, re-entered the U.S. in 2022, and was detained in January after a December arrest for alleged assault and domestic violence; DHS did not comment.

via The Guardian|
#detention-center#ice#immigration
Measles Surge Triggers Push to Close Texas Kids' ICE Detention Center
health3 months ago

Measles Surge Triggers Push to Close Texas Kids' ICE Detention Center

Measles cases are rising nationwide, with 588 confirmed this year, and two cases have been reported at the Dilley family detention center in Texas. Health experts warn that crowded detention facilities accelerate spread, prompting lockdowns and vaccination efforts, while advocates push to shut down the facility and decarcerate; federal vaccination campaigns appear limited, placing the burden on states.

via The Guardian|
#detention-center#health#ice
NH Officials Kept ICE's Merrimack Detention Plan Under Wraps, Documents Show
politics3 months ago

NH Officials Kept ICE's Merrimack Detention Plan Under Wraps, Documents Show

Documents obtained by the NH ACLU show state officials knew as early as Jan. 12, 2026 that ICE planned to buy and repurpose a 43-acre Merrimack warehouse into a detention facility, with federal authorities seeking historic-resource feedback and the governor’s office criticized for not disclosing plans to the public, press, or town; Merrimack leaders oppose the move and advocates call for transparency amid opposition to ICE expansion.

via InDepthNH.org|
#aclu#detention-center#ice
Third detainee death at Camp East Montana spurs calls to close El Paso facility
nation-world4 months ago

Third detainee death at Camp East Montana spurs calls to close El Paso facility

A Nicaraguan man died in ICE custody at the Camp East Montana detention facility near Fort Bliss in El Paso, marking the third death at the site. ICE says the death is a presumed suicide and the official cause is under investigation, as critics urge officials to shutter the privately run facility following multiple fatalities this month.

via WZTV|
#camp-east-montana#death#detention-center
Controversy Mounts Over Nebraska's Migrant Detention Facility and Community Impact
local-news7 months ago

Controversy Mounts Over Nebraska's Migrant Detention Facility and Community Impact

Nebraska is converting its longstanding Work Ethic Camp into the 'Cornhusker Clink,' a detention facility for up to 300 undocumented immigrants, which has caused concern among local residents and officials who valued the camp's community benefits and inmate programs, while the state gains significant federal funding for the new ICE detention site.

via The Washington Post|
#detention-center#immigration#local-news
Alligator Alcatraz Detainees to Be Moved Out Following Court Orders
politics9 months ago

Alligator Alcatraz Detainees to Be Moved Out Following Court Orders

The Trump administration is moving detainees out of the controversial 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center in Florida following a federal judge's order to dismantle parts of the facility, citing environmental and legal concerns. The facility's expansion has been halted, and efforts are underway to transfer detainees to other centers, amid ongoing legal challenges and protests over conditions.

via CBS News|
#alligator-alcatraz#court-ruling#detention-center