Florida to Close 'Alligator Alcatraz' Migrant Detention Center Amid Controversy
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 Ochopee, Florida, has been a subject of controversy due to its conditions and remote location. Officials have informed vendors that the facility will close, and detainees will be relocated by the start of June. The center, which cost approximately $250 million to build, has faced criticism for its conditions, including 24-hour bright lighting and inadequate access to legal counsel. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has stated that it continues to evaluate detention needs and requirements, denying any pressure to cease operations at the facility. 
