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Florida plans to close 'Alligator Alcatraz' migrant detention center, New York Times reports

Florida plans to close 'Alligator Alcatraz' migrant detention center, New York Times reports

By Daphne Psaledakis and Ted Hesson WASHINGTON, May 12 (Reuters) - Florida intends to shut down the controversial federal migrant detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz", the New York Times reported on Tuesday, citing a federal official and three people familiar with the facility's operations
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How Republicans are winning the war over US congressional redistricting, state by state

How Republicans are winning the war over US congressional redistricting, state by state

By Joseph Ax May 11 (Reuters) - Several Republican-led states across the South are rushing to redraw their congressional maps ahead of November's midterm elections in a bid to help save their party's narrow majority in the U.S.
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Expected closure of Everglades detention center is no accident given timing, environmentalists say

Expected closure of Everglades detention center is no accident given timing, environmentalists say

Environmental groups say the expected closure of a detention center in the Florida Everglades is linked to their lawsuit
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Exclusive-FBI questions CIA officers over Russia assessment in Brennan probe, sources say

Exclusive-FBI questions CIA officers over Russia assessment in Brennan probe, sources say

By Erin Banco, Andrew Goudsward and Jonathan Landay NEW YORK, May 12 (Reuters) - The FBI has begun interviewing current and former CIA employees as part of the Department of Justice’s investigation into ex-CIA director John Brennan over his role in an intelligence finding that Russia interfered in
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FDA chief's resignation widens a leadership gap at the nation's health department

FDA chief's resignation widens a leadership gap at the nation's health department

Dr. Marty Makary's resignation from his post atop the Food and Drug Administration is widening a leadership gap that already existed at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' to Shut Down Due to Escalating Costs

Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' to Shut Down Due to Escalating Costs

The state of Florida has announced the closure of the 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center, with operations ceasing by June. The decision, reported by CBS News, is driven by the facility's escalating costs, which have reached nearly $1 billion. Governor Ron DeSantis indicated the closure was imminent, citing the facility's temporary nature. The site, located in the Everglades, will undergo demobilization, and detainees will be transferred or deported. The facility, once praised by President Trump, has faced criticism for its conditions and financial burden on state resources.
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Why Republicans won the redistricting war but may still lose the US House

Why Republicans won the redistricting war but may still lose the US House

By Joseph Ax and Tim Reid May 13 (Reuters) - Republicans have won the Great Redistricting War of 2026, but that may not be enough for President Donald Trump's party to maintain its hold on the U.S. House of Representatives in November's midterm elections.
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Federal prosecutors seek NYU hospital information on gender-affirming care for children

Federal prosecutors seek NYU hospital information on gender-affirming care for children

A New York health care system has received a federal grand jury subpoena issued in Texas seeking information about children who received gender-affirming care and the medical providers who administered it
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High-Income Professionals Opt for Luxury Rentals Over Homeownership Amid Economic Shifts

High-Income Professionals Opt for Luxury Rentals Over Homeownership Amid Economic Shifts

High-Income Professionals Opt for Luxury Rentals Over Homeownership Amid Economic Shifts
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High-Income Professionals Opt for Luxury Rentals Over Homeownership in Miami

High-Income Professionals Opt for Luxury Rentals Over Homeownership in Miami

High-Income Professionals Opt for Luxury Rentals Over Homeownership in Miami
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Florida to Close Controversial 'Alligator Alcatraz' Migrant Detention Center

Florida to Close Controversial 'Alligator Alcatraz' Migrant Detention Center

Florida plans to shut down the federal migrant detention center known as 'Alligator Alcatraz,' according to a report by the New York Times. The facility, located in a remote area west of Miami, has been criticized for its harsh conditions, including 24-hour bright lights and limited access to legal counsel. The center, which housed an average of 1,400 detainees, was opened under former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. The decision to close the facility comes amid ongoing evaluations of detention needs by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), although DHS denies pressuring the state to cease operations.
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Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' Detention Facility to Close Amid Controversy

Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' Detention Facility to Close Amid Controversy

Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz,' a controversial migrant detention facility, is set to close by early June. Located in the Florida Everglades, the facility has faced criticism for its conditions and high operational costs. Democratic lawmakers, immigrant rights groups, and environmentalists have opposed the facility, citing inhumane conditions and environmental concerns. The closure follows discussions between Florida officials and the Trump administration, with Governor Ron DeSantis acknowledging the facility's temporary nature. The Department of Homeland Security has denied pressuring the state to close the facility, emphasizing Florida's role in supporting federal immigration policies.