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Maxwell: In Florida, it’s always an ‘emergency.’ The ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ backstory

In order to grant himself the special powers he needed to seize control of land for “Alligator Alcatraz,” Gov. Ron DeSantis had to extend a self-declared “state of

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Florida lawmakers say they were barred from 'Alligator Alcatraz' amidst 'humanitarian concerns'

The group of Democratic state senators and representatives said they wanted to exercise their statutory right as lawmakers to inspect the Everglades facility.

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First immigrant group arrives at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ in Florida

The first group of immigrants has arrived at a new detention center deep in the Florida Everglades that officials have dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz," a spokesperson for Republican state Attorney General James Uthmeier told The Associated Press.

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First immigration detainees arrive at Florida center in the Everglades

The first group of immigrants has arrived at a new detention center deep in the Florida Everglades that officials have dubbed ...

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How DeSantis leaned on emergency powers to build ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ in days

Florida’s governor is seizing land, scrambling contractors and tapping the National Guard, all thanks to a years-old order ...

Florida AG says hundreds of immigrants to be jailed at Alligator Alcatraz Wednesday night

Florida AG James Uthmeier tweets that hundreds of immigrants will be 'checking in' to the Alligator Alcatraz detention center ...

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Republican donors and Florida’s hurricane know-how helped build ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ so quickly

Florida has converted an isolated airport in the Everglades into a massive immigration detention center called "Alligator ...

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Florida state Rep. Eskamani says she was denied entry to ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention facility

A new detention facility nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz” is now operational in the Florida Everglades, but not everyone is ...

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Maxwell: In Florida, it’s always an ‘emergency.’ The ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ backstory - Orlando Sentinel

In January 2023, Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency in Florida because of immigration, giving himself extra legal powers. 2.5 years later, DeSantis is using that state of emergency ...

Republican donors, Florida’s hurricane know-how helped build ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ quickly

The first detainees arrived July 3 at the facility, which will cost $450 million to operate and consists of tents and ...

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Tropical system could put a damper on 4th of July weekend in Central Florida

Supreme Court to take up state bans on trans student athletes FBI issues 4th of July warning as Homeland Security is ...

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