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Florida Temporarily Closes $1M-Daily “Alligator Alcatraz” Detention Center

6/26/2026

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Florida officials warned President Donald Trump that the makeshift detention center cost $1 million per day, prompting talks of shutdown.
Governor Ron DeSantis confirmed the Alligator Alcatraz facility was temporarily closed.
DeSantis said the center served its purpose for the time.
Lawyers said they had not heard from clients after closure, while the Associated Press reported detainees were sent to South Florida, California, Arizona, Louisiana, and Texas.

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Florida officials warned President Donald Trump that the makeshift detention center cost $1 million per day, prompting talks of shutdown.
Governor Ron DeSantis confirmed the Alligator Alcatraz facility was temporarily closed.
DeSantis said the center served its purpose for the time.
Lawyers said they had not heard from clients after closure, while the Associated Press reported detainees were sent to South Florida, California, Arizona, Louisiana, and Texas.