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Critics Slam $450M 'Alligator Alcatraz' Immigration Facility

7/8/2025

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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's "Alligator Alcatraz" detention facility in Florida faces backlash for its hefty $450 million annual price tag and temporary setup. Critics warn that this costly venture siphons funds away from vital infrastructure, risking effective immigration enforcement and opening doors for political manipulation of immigration policies.

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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's "Alligator Alcatraz" detention facility in Florida faces backlash for its hefty $450 million annual price tag and temporary setup. Critics warn that this costly venture siphons funds away from vital infrastructure, risking effective immigration enforcement and opening doors for political manipulation of immigration policies.