An Everglades training airport became "Alligator Alcatraz," an immigration center built by companies with Republican ties. The state seized the property, erecting tents and bringing in construction materials, alarming environmentalists.
A spokesperson framed it as a response to an "immigration storm." The $450 million facility houses detainees in tents and trailers. Republicans call it temporary, essential to immigration enforcement, while opponents decry it as a political stunt.
Companies involved are receiving significant compensation, with some led by major Republican donors. The location, with its harsh conditions, mirrors the state's hurricane response. Officials highlight their rapid emergency response capabilities.
Human rights advocates express concerns about inhumane conditions. The remote location, with the Everglades as a perimeter, is meant to deter escape.
Vendors include companies led by a Republican donor. The president toured the facility, which the state built and operates, though it plans to seek federal funding.
Opponents fear permanence, potentially displacing wildlife.
5 Comments
Africa
This is about control and power, not solving immigration issues.
Muchacho
Temporary" my foot! This is classic political gamesmanship. They'll never dismantle it.
Habibi
It's a temporary facility for a critical situation. The state is responding to a crisis.
Raphael
Environmental disaster waiting to happen. The wildlife will bear the brunt of this decision.
Leonardo
They're treating people like criminals, even though they haven't been convicted.