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Florida Democrats: Cut DHS funding for Alligator Alcatraz. Close it down
The eight Democrats said Thursday they introduced the “No Cages in the Everglades Act." The bill faces long odds of passage ...
Catch up on Alligator Alcatraz with these five takeaways
These articles share insights into Alligator Alcatraz, the migrant detention center in Florida. The takeaways focus on construction, politics and the controversial location. See the stories below.
Alligator Alcatraz Detainees Claim ‘Grim’ Conditions Over Being Fed Ham Sandwiches
Migrant detainees being held in Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz” have claimed conditions at the detention center are “grim,” ...
New records reveal how much Florida is paying a private company to staff Alligator Alcatraz
Investigates is learning more about the private company the state is paying millions to run Alligator Alcatraz.
Alligator Alcatraz in Florida: Are Everglades gators, pythons a danger to humans
Alligator Alcatraz, a migrant detention center in the Florida Everglades, is surrounded by swamps infested with dangerous alligators and pythons.
Alligator Alcatraz isn't meant for minors. A 15 year old ended up there anyway
"Immediate action was taken to separate and remove the detainee in accordance with federal protocols," said Stephanie Hartman ...
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Ohio sheriff's 'Alligator Alcatraz' post triggers feeding frenzy
Days after criticism from residents, an Ohio jail tried to create its own version of Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz." ...
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Is Alligator Alcatraz a concentration camp? Tell us what you think in our poll. | Opinion
Alligator Alcatraz, the recently and hastily opened site in the Florida Everglades, has gained a starring role in ...