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. 
