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Viral videos spread flimsy Alligator Alcatraz ‘incinerators’ rumor
As Florida moved quickly to build an immigration detention facility in the Everglades, some critics likened the site to a concentration camp. Some TikTok videos attempted to lend credence to the ...
Republican donors and Florida’s hurricane know-how helped build ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ so quickly
Florida has converted an isolated airport in the Everglades into a massive immigration detention center called "Alligator ...
Red states consider ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ spinoffs as WH urges them to follow DeSantis’ lead: 'Lots of bears'
Republican states are considering building versions of Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz," a detention facility for illegal ...
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Florida seizes Everglades land to build detention center, critics call ...
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis plans to establish "Alligator Alcatraz," an immigrant detention facility at a remote Everglades airstrip. The state is using emergency powers to seize the land from ...
Republican donors, Florida’s hurricane know-how helped build ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ quickly
The first detainees arrived July 3 at the facility, which will cost $450 million to operate and consists of tents and ...
Nancy Mace has 'swamp and a dream,' praises Alligator Alcatraz, says SC 'gators are ready'
Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) has a "swamp and a dream," and she wants to bring it to the Palmetto State. In a Tuesday, ...