First group of immigrants arrive at new detention center in Florida Everglades
A new detention center, dubbed 'Alligator Alcatraz,' in the Florida Everglades has received its first group of immigrants. The facility, built in record time, will house detainees arrested under the federal government's 287(g) program. State and federal officials are using scare tactics to deter illegal immigration.
The first group of immigrants has arrived at a new detention center in the Florida Everglades called 'Alligator Alcatraz.' The facility, built in record time, will have an initial capacity of about 3,000 detainees. Immigrants arrested under the federal government's 287(g) program will be taken there for potential deportation. The facility is expected to expand to 5,000 beds by early July.
Florida Democratic lawmakers visited the site to inspect conditions and state contracts. Federal agencies opposed a lawsuit seeking to halt operations at the center. Human rights advocates and Native American tribes have protested against the facility, citing environmental concerns and potential harm to detainees.
The detention center, located in a remote area prone to heavy rains, has faced criticism for its conditions. State officials defend its construction and operation using state funds and emergency authority. The facility is named after Alcatraz as a deterrent for immigrants in the country illegally.
According to the source: AP News.
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