What to know about "Alligator Alcatraz," Florida's immigration detention site in the Everglades
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In this image from undated video released by the Office of Attorney General James Uthmeier shows an isolated Everglades airfield about 45 miles (72 kms.) west of Miami that Florida officials said an immigration detention facility dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz" is just days away from being operational. (Courtesy of the Office of Attorney General James Uthmeier via AP)In this image from undated video released by the Office of Attorney General James Uthmeier shows an isolated Everglades airfield about 45 miles (72 kms.) west of Miami that Florida officials said an immigration detention facility dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz" is just days away from being operational. (Courtesy of the Office of Attorney General James Uthmeier via AP)FILE - With San Francisco in the background, Alcatraz Island is pictured on Monday, May 5, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Noah Berger, File)FILE - Alcatraz Island is pictured on Monday, May 5, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Noah Berger, File)FILE - Alcatraz Island is pictured on Monday, May 5, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Noah Berger, File)
In this image from undated video released by the Office of Attorney General James Uthmeier shows an isolated Everglades airfield about 45 miles (72 kms.) west of Miami that Florida officials said an immigration detention facility dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz" is just days away from being operational. (Courtesy of the Office of Attorney General James Uthmeier via AP)
