DHS has approved “Alligator Alcatraz” — a new facility in Florida to detain illegals surrounded by a swamp filled with alligators
Florida’s Attorney General James Uthmeier has proposed and received federal government approval to build this facility. The aim is to create temporary detention centers to aid with immigration enforcement and deportation efforts.
The facility is planned for the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport, a largely unused airfield within the Everglades.
The facility is expected to house up to 1,000 people and utilize “light infrastructure,” such as tents and trailers, rather than permanent buildings.
A primary selling point of the location, according to Uthmeier, is the natural barrier provided by the surrounding swamp and its dangerous wildlife, reducing the need for extensive perimeter security.
The federal government, specifically the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), will help fund the construction of this facility, potentially using FEMA funds.
Environmental groups express concerns that the facility could harm the Everglades, an area already designated for restoration efforts.
Critics argue that detaining individuals in a remote location surrounded by dangerous wildlife is inhumane.
