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Native leaders blast construction of Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ on land they call sacred
Indigenous leaders are condemning the state’s plans to build what's been dubbed “ Alligator Alcatraz ” on their homelands.
'Alligator Alcatraz' T-shirts, hats being sold by Florida GOP. What to know about new merch
As Gov. DeSantis rushes "Alligator Alcatraz," an immigrant detention facility in the Everglades, into operation, Florida ...
Controversial "Alligator Alcatraz" detention facility days away from opening, DeSantis says
A controversial immigration detention center being constructed in the Everglades is just days away from opening. On Friday, ...
DHS secretary praises Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ plan as agency expands immigration detention
The Homeland Security secretary is praising Florida for coming forward with an idea that’s been dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” ...
'One stop shop': Gov. DeSantis shares key goals for 'Alligator Alcatraz'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis joins 'Fox & Friends' to discuss the mission behind a new ICE detention facility in the Everglades ...
Reporting from Alligator Alcatraz: Citizens react as trucks deliver supplies, fill dirt
Semi trucks and others vehicles are pulling into the Alligator Alcatraz site at the edge of Everglades National Park today ...
“Alligator Alcatraz” is no B-movie. It’s all too real | Pat Beall
Columnist Pat Beall writes about a horror movie come to life: the story of “Alligator Alcatraz,” the slapped-together ...
Could 'Alligator Alcatraz' Airport Launch Deportation Flights? What We Know
"This is an existing airstrip that is already built and paved," the office of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis told Newsweek.