The controversial migrant detention center in the Florida Everglades, known as ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ has closed, with its infrastructure removed and no detainees remaining. The closure comes after the state of Florida announced in late June that the facility would be shut down.
Background
The site faced numerous lawsuits over the past year, including claims related to environmental concerns, due process violations, and civil rights issues. One of the lawsuits against the facility was dropped just yesterday. ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ officially closed on June 25.
Original reporting: WPBF (Treasure Coast / Hearst) — read the source article.
