Video — Gov. Ron DeSantis: Everglades ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Shutting Down to Enhance Florida’s Safety

Video — Gov. Ron DeSantis: Everglades 'Alligator Alcatraz' Shutting Down to Enhance Florida's Safety

Closure of Florida’s Immigration Detention Center The immigration detention facility in Florida’s Everglades, often referred to as “Alligator Alcatraz,” has officially shut down. Governor Ron DeSantis stated that the center had “served its purpose” and contributed to making Florida safer. This temporary site opened last July and was established to deport approximately 21,000 undocumented immigrants. […]

DeSantis closes Alligator Alcatraz detention center for good, stating the mission is complete.

DeSantis closes Alligator Alcatraz detention center for good, stating the mission is complete.

Closure of Alligator Alcatraz Announced by Governor DeSantis Florida’s Republican Governor Ron DeSantis has confirmed the shutdown of the Alligator Alcatraz immigration detention facility. During a press conference on Thursday, alongside White House Border Secretary Tom Homan, DeSantis provided insights about the facility located in the Florida Everglades. He remarked that it has “played its […]

Goodbye, Alligator Alcatraz? Detention center receives major update

Goodbye, Alligator Alcatraz? Detention center receives major update

Update on Alligator Alcatraz Immigration Facility The immigration detention facility commonly referred to as ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ has received some significant news regarding its fate. Although the facility is currently closed, sources have confirmed that Bender has been told to demobilize. Republican Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida hinted recently that the facility might permanently shut down, […]

All detainees relocated from Alligator Alcatraz to different facilities in Florida.

Lawyer alleges that guards at 'Alligator Alcatraz' violently assaulted migrant detainees.

Inmates at “Alligator Alcatraz” Detention Center Transferred Amid Hurricane Concerns All detainees at the immigration detention facility known as “Alligator Alcatraz” in the Florida Everglades have been relocated due to worries about the upcoming hurricane season, as reported by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The DHS did confirm that all inmates had been moved, […]

Florida: ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center for illegal immigrants will start to reduce its operations

Florida: 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center for illegal immigrants will start to reduce its operations

Florida to Close Alligator Alcatraz Detention Center Following discussions between state officials and the Trump administration, Florida announced on Tuesday that they would be closing the Alligator Alcatraz detention center, which houses undocumented immigrants deep in the Everglades. Reports indicate that the decision stems from the high costs of maintaining and operating the facility, which […]

Florida accuses influencer Clavicular of shooting an alligator in the Everglades.

Florida accuses influencer Clavicular of shooting an alligator in the Everglades.

Influencer in Legal Trouble Over Dead Alligator Incident Klavikular, a well-known influencer on LookMax, is facing legal issues again after Florida authorities alleged that he shot and killed a dead alligator during a livestream. The influencer, whose real name is Braden Eric Peters, is facing a misdemeanor charge for discharging a firearm in public, according […]

‘Alligator Alcatraz’ will be back in the Everglades, according to a Florida official.

'Alligator Alcatraz' will be back in the Everglades, according to a Florida official.

Florida’s Alligator Alcatraz Detention Facility’s Future Florida’s well-known “Alligator Alcatraz,” a detention center operated by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), may soon be returning to its natural state as part of the Everglades, according to a senior state official. This update comes amid discussions between Florida and the Trump administration regarding the facility’s closure […]

Police Allegedly Charge Clavicular in Connection with Shooting a Dead Alligator

Police Allegedly Charge Clavicular in Connection with Shooting a Dead Alligator

Prosecutors in Florida have charged an influencer named Clavicular with discharging a firearm in public, linked to an incident where he allegedly shot a dead alligator earlier this year. Braden Peters, known for his platform LookMax, faces criminal charges after reportedly firing a gun at the alligator while livestreaming from the Everglades and the Francis […]

Alligator Alcatraz can remain open, appeals court decides, dismissing request for federal review

Lawyer alleges that guards at 'Alligator Alcatraz' violently assaulted migrant detainees.

Appeals Court Rules on Florida Immigration Camp An appeals court recently upheld a previous ruling that blocked a judge’s order aimed at reducing operations at a controversial immigration facility in the Florida Everglades, known as “Alligator Alcatraz,” due to its noncompliance with federal environmental regulations. The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals made a 2-1 decision […]

Lawyer alleges that guards at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ violently assaulted migrant detainees.

Lawyer alleges that guards at 'Alligator Alcatraz' violently assaulted migrant detainees.

Allegations of Abuse at Florida Immigration Detention Center According to lawyers representing two detainees, guards at the Alligator Alcatraz immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades severely assaulted an immigrant detainee, inflicting injuries on his head, shoulders, and wrists. Attorney Katherine Blankenship revealed in a court statement that earlier this month, guards singled out several […]