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Florida's Alligator Alcatraz: 1,800 Detainees, Missing Records

9/25/2025

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Over 1,800 detainees are held at Alligator Alcatraz in Florida, with many records missing.
About 800 detainees have no records; 450 are labeled "Call ICE for details."
Michael Borrego Fernandez, a Cuban national, was deported after multiple transfers without proper communication.
The facility operates without federal oversight; Florida has spent over $200 million, with status unclear after a court stay.

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Story summary

Over 1,800 detainees are held at Alligator Alcatraz in Florida, with many records missing.
About 800 detainees have no records; 450 are labeled "Call ICE for details."
Michael Borrego Fernandez, a Cuban national, was deported after multiple transfers without proper communication.
The facility operates without federal oversight; Florida has spent over $200 million, with status unclear after a court stay.