Florida opens second illegal immigrant center, ‘Deportation Depot,’ after ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ legal win

Published September 5, 2025 1:30pm ET



Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) announced Thursday that Florida‘s second illegal immigrant center, “Deportation Depot,” has opened after a court ruled that “Alligator Alcatraz” could remain in operation.

“Deportation Depot” is housed at the Baker Correctional Institution, which can hold up to 2,000 people.

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