DeSantis introduces a new immigration detention facility named ‘Deportation Depot’
Florida’s New Immigration Detention Center: “Deportation Depot” Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently revealed plans to launch a new immigration detention facility dubbed the “deportation depot” at a former prison site in Sanderson, located in North Florida. This initiative aims to enhance the state’s capacity for detaining and expelling immigrants. The detention center will operate out […]
Governor DeSantis reveals intentions to build a second immigration detention center called ‘Deportation Depot’
Florida’s New Immigration Detention Facility Announced Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis recently shared plans for a second immigration detention center, called the “Department Depot.” This comes after the completion of the previously announced “Alligator Alcatraz.” According to DeSantis, this new facility will be situated at the Baker Correctional Facility, located approximately 43 miles from Jacksonville. The […]
Contentious report on DeSantis’ death row executions ignites anger
Backlash Over DeSantis’ Report on Veteran Executions On Wednesday, The Daily Beast faced significant criticism after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis released a report titled “absolute hospitality.” This report stated that the state is under scrutiny for its execution practices, particularly concerning death row inmates convicted of serious crimes such as murder and rape. The Daily […]
DeSantis is arranging a second immigration detention center in Florida.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced plans to establish a second immigration detention facility in the state, even after the recent opening of what some are calling “Crocodile Alcatraz.” The proposed site, Baker Correctional Facility, is located about 43 miles west of Jacksonville. This initiative follows the launch of the “Wannial Catraz” facility in the […]
DeSantis Reaffirms Commitment to Alligator Alcatraz with New Migrant Detention Facility
Florida’s New Immigration Detention Center Announced In a recent announcement, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis shared plans for a new immigration detention facility, following the opening of Alligator Alcatraz just weeks prior. This new center, dubbed “Deportation Depot,” will be situated at Baker Correctional Facility, which is about 40 miles west of Jacksonville, and has the […]
Daily Beast Publishes Strange Article Criticizing DeSantis for Allowing Executions of Rapists and Murderers
The Daily Beast published a story criticizing Republican Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida for approving the execution of five veterans found guilty of serious crimes, including rape and murder. On Tuesday, reports emerged that over 100 veterans had signed a letter appealing to DeSantis to halt the execution of one former service member. Interestingly, DeSantis […]
Florida political figure joins DeSantis as his deputy
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced the appointment of State Senator Jay Collins, a well-known figure in state politics and a veteran who has made significant sacrifices, as his new lieutenant governor. Collins, often referred to as the “Chuck Norris of Florida Politics,” will make history as part of the nation’s only entirely veteran executive […]
DeSantis moves closer to entering the redistricting battle
MIAMI – Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) has firsthand experience dealing with district conflicts. After the 2020 census, DeSantis will revisit Congressional lines, claiming the maps fell short in representing minority voters and faced a legal challenge. With a major redistricting battle ongoing in Texas attracting national attention, Florida aims to redraw its Congressional boundaries […]
Florida Republicans and DeSantis could take cues from Texas.
Republicans in Florida are ramping up their efforts to redraw the state’s legislative boundaries, inspired by a similar initiative from Texas Republicans. On Wednesday, Governor Ron DeSantis mentioned he might request the state legislature to update the district map, asserting that the 2020 census was inaccurate. Rep. Jimmy Patronis expressed support for this rezoning via […]
Governor DeSantis criticizes error in report about migrant facility
DeSantis Disputes Media Reports on Hurricane Plans for Detention Facility Florida Governor Ron DeSantis publicly criticized local media on Wednesday, particularly for labeling the immigrant detention facilities with the term “Crocodile Alcatraz.” He stated that there hasn’t been a formal “Crocodile Alcatraz” hurricane plan in Florida. During a news conference, he dismissed claims made by […]