The controversial immigration detention center known as “Alligator Alcatraz,” located in the Florida Everglades, has received a federal order to close its doors within 60 days. The decision stems from growing concerns about the facility’s environmental impact and the legal disputes surrounding its operation.
Currently, the center houses around 2,000 detainees, many of whom now face uncertainty as the government prepares alternative sites for their transfer. The closure has sparked debates between local officials, human rights organizations, and residents who have witnessed both the economic and social impact of the facility in the region.
Where will the detainees be sent after the closure of ‘Alligator Alcatraz’?
According to preliminary plans, authorities intend to distribute them across other detention centers in the state and neighboring regions, though logistics remain a challenge given the high number of individuals involved.
Environmental groups, on the other hand, have welcomed the ruling, highlighting the damage caused to protected wetlands. For them, this marks a step toward restoring balance in the fragile ecosystem of the Everglades.
The countdown has begun, and in just two months “Alligator Alcatraz” will cease operations, leaving behind a legacy of controversy and opening the door to new debates about migration policies in the United States.
