Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) said on Thursday it was “always” his intention to close “Alligator Alcatraz,” amid rumors Florida is in talks with the government to shut down the federal immigration detention center.
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in the Florida Everglades has sparked controversy, due largely to environmental and humanitarian concerns, since DeSantis said it opened for “aggressive deportation” last July. The governor has declared it a success, but suggested this week it could be winding down after processing and deporting around 22,000 detainees.
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