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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 ...
Florida State Sen. Gruters discusses building and opening of Alligator Alcatraz
Gruters was among the Florida contingent who toured the facility with President Donald Trump earlier this week.
Contractors building Alligator Alcatraz have donated money to Florida GOP, DeSantis
The companies and their married chief executives, Carlos Duart and Tina Vidal-Duart, have given a total of $1.9 million to ...
Environmental groups say feds ‘cannot shirk’ law by distancing from Alligator Alcatraz
Environmental groups are pushing back against Trump administration arguments seeking to distance the federal government from ...
Florida vendor receives threats after providing meals at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ build site
An employee said the company isn't setting up the immigration detention site, Alligator Alcatraz, and is only providing meals ...
Florida Democratic lawmakers denied access to Alligator Alcatraz 2 days after Trump visit
Florida lawmakers argued state law grants elected officials access to inspect state-operated facilities without approval, but ...
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 ...
Alaska quips about opening ‘Bear Alcatraz’ as WH official urges Republican states to work with DHS to build more detention facilities
Alaska has joked about setting up a “Bear Alcatraz” to help the Trump administration detain more illegal migrants — as the ...