DHS Reportedly Weighs Closing Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' Over Mounting Costs
Reason Magazine • 5/7/2026 – 5/8/2026
Summary
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is reportedly considering closing Florida's immigration detention center, known as 'Alligator Alcatraz.' Sources indicate that the facility costs more than $1 million a day to operate.
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