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DeSantis Shuts Unsanitary Detention Center, Sells Land for Everglades

6/28/2026

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DeSantis Closes Alcatraz

Immigration advocates called the Alligator Alcatraz tent facility unsanitary, citing worms in food, flooded toilets, and lack of legal counsel.
Governor Ron DeSantis announced the Alligator Alcatraz site is closed and will be dismantled within two weeks.
Daniella Levine Cava announced land will be sold to National Park Service for Everglades restoration.
Environmental groups sued, claiming state built detention center without permits and left cleanup unresolved.

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Homan Recalls Tragedy

Tom Homan recounted standing inside a tractor-trailer with 19 dead migrants, including a boy, during a Freedom Coalition briefing.
Culpeper County Sheriff Tim Chilton delivered the recovered badge to the FBI.
Homan argued borders stop cartel exploitation, save lives, and praised President Donald Trump's immigration policies.
Florida makes 40% of 287(g) immigration arrests, improving safety for officers and communities, Homan said.

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Trump Pardons

A deputy badge linked to White House czar Tom Homan was found hidden in a Cadillac and given to investigators.
Culpeper County Sheriff Tim Chilton delivered the recovered badge to the FBI as part of the investigation.
Scott Jenkins, convicted in 2024 for badge-bribery, received pardon from President Donald Trump in May 2025.
Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger criticized the pardon, calling it an abuse of executive authority.

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DeSantis Closes Alcatraz

Immigration advocates called the Alligator Alcatraz tent facility unsanitary, citing worms in food, flooded toilets, and lack of legal counsel.
Governor Ron DeSantis announced the Alligator Alcatraz site is closed and will be dismantled within two weeks.
Daniella Levine Cava announced land will be sold to National Park Service for Everglades restoration.
Environmental groups sued, claiming state built detention center without permits and left cleanup unresolved.

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