Immigration facility ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ will have no detainees in the next few days, Florida official says

The controversial immigration facility located in the Florida Everglades, famously known as “Alligator Alcatraz,” is set to have all its detainees removed soon. This information was revealed in an email obtained by ABC News, sent by Kevin Guthrie, the head of the Florida Division of Emergency Management, to the interfaith community.

According to Guthrie, the facility is expected to have zero individuals within a few days, marking a significant development in the ongoing legal battles surrounding the detention center. One of the lawsuits brought against the facility resulted in a halt on the transportation of new detainees to the site.

“Alligator Alcatraz” has been a point of contention, with President Donald Trump and senior Homeland Security officials paying a visit to the facility. The projected cost of maintaining the facility is estimated to be around $400 million, a figure that has raised concerns among critics and advocates alike.

In response to requests from the South Florida Interfaith Community, the FDEM is considering allowing access to faith services at the facility. This move comes as part of a broader effort to address the concerns raised by various advocacy groups regarding the treatment of detainees and the conditions within the facility.

In a related development, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently announced the opening of a new immigration detention center in the state, referred to as the “Deportation Depot.” The establishment of this new facility raises further questions about the state’s approach to immigration enforcement and the treatment of individuals in detention.

As the situation continues to evolve, it remains to be seen how these developments will impact immigration policies and the treatment of detainees in the state of Florida. The closure of “Alligator Alcatraz” and the opening of “Deportation Depot” signal a shifting landscape in the state’s approach to immigration enforcement and detention practices.