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'Alligator Alcatraz' expected to house undocumented migrants in Florida Everglades
NBC Newsยท 2025-06-26 21:17
Migrant Detention Camp Overview - A massive migrant detention camp, referred to as "alligator Alcatraz," is under construction in the Florida Everglades [1] - The facility aims to house 5,000 migrants in trailers and heavy-duty tents at a remote abandoned airfield [2] - The Trump administration's goal is to establish 100,000 beds at detention centers nationwide to facilitate mass deportations [2] Concerns and Criticisms - Immigrant advocates strongly criticize the plans, citing concerns about the health and safety of migrants and inhumane conditions [3] - Concerns are raised about the potential for deaths within the facility due to the brutal conditions [3][4] Financial Implications - The new facility is estimated to cost $450 million per year [4] - A FEMA program, previously used for migrant shelters, will largely reimburse the costs [4]