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Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' Begins Controversial Deportation Flights

7/25/2025

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Florida's controversial "Alligator Alcatraz" immigration detention center has kicked off deportation flights, recently sending around 100 detainees away. Governor Ron DeSantis touts the facility's potential for expansion, while critics voice worries about the harsh conditions and environmental repercussions. State officials, however, argue that these operations are vital in the fight against illegal immigration.

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Florida's controversial "Alligator Alcatraz" immigration detention center has kicked off deportation flights, recently sending around 100 detainees away. Governor Ron DeSantis touts the facility's potential for expansion, while critics voice worries about the harsh conditions and environmental repercussions. State officials, however, argue that these operations are vital in the fight against illegal immigration.