Florida Opens Second Immigration Detention Center

    Florida Opens Second Immigration Detention Center
    Above: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a press conference at 'Alligator Alcatraz' on July 25, 2025. Image copyright: Al Diaz/Miami Herald/Tribune News Service/Getty Images

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    Republican narrative

    Florida's expansion of immigration detention is a decisive step in taking the fight against illegal immigration to the next level. With "Alligator Alcatraz" and the newly named "Deportation Depot," the state is building the infrastructure needed to process, stage and return illegal aliens swiftly. By repurposing existing prison facilities, Florida delivers results with fiscal discipline while leading the nation in enforcement.

    Democratic narrative

    These detention centers create inhumane conditions that violate basic human rights and due process protections. Attorneys report detainees face deplorable conditions, including medical neglect, flooding and pressure to sign removal orders without legal counsel access. A former guard likened one site to an "oversized kennel." The facilities represent cruel treatment that undermines constitutional protections and environmental laws.


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