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DeSantis announces deportation of 21,000 as Alligator Alcatraz jail closes

25 Haziran 2026The Guardian

Florida's notorious immigration jail, known as Alligator Alcatraz, has officially closed after a year of operation. Governor Ron DeSantis announced the deportation of 21,000 individuals from the facility, which was criticized for its cruelty and high operational costs.
The closure was framed as a triumph for the state's immigration enforcement policies during a press conference held at the dismantled site.
Alligator Alcatraz was established in response to heightened immigration enforcement under the Trump administration, aiming to detain and deport undocumented immigrants. Its operational costs were a burden on Florida taxpayers, and the facility faced widespread criticism for its treatment of detainees.
The closure of Alligator Alcatraz marks a significant moment in Florida's immigration policy landscape. While DeSantis touts the deportation numbers as a success, the facility's legacy of human rights abuses raises questions about the ethics of such aggressive enforcement measures.

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