All articles tagged with #migrant detention
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Washington Post
Florida GOP withdrew 'Deport Depot' merchandise after Home Depot objected, following Gov. Ron DeSantis's announcement to convert a prison into a migrant detention center called 'Deportation Depot.'
Originally Published 5 months ago — by NBC News
A Florida judge has temporarily halted construction at the controversial migrant detention facility 'Alligator Alcatraz' in the Everglades due to violations of environmental laws, with construction activities like paving and infrastructure installation ordered to stop for 14 days, while the facility's immigration enforcement activities continue unaffected.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by ProPublica
The Department of Defense awarded a contract to Disaster Management Group, owned by Nathan Albers with a controversial history involving undocumented workers, to build the largest migrant detention camp at Fort Bliss, amid broader efforts to expand immigration detention capacity in the US.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Guardian
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is criticized for diverting nearly $20 million in disaster response funds to build the controversial Alligator Alcatraz migrant detention jail, with allegations of favoritism towards donors and political allies, and concerns over the treatment of detainees, including a 15-year-old boy, amid environmental and immigration protests.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Washington Post
A newly opened temporary migrant detention center in the Everglades faces significant logistical issues, including mosquito infestations, water shortages, and inadequate facilities, two weeks after its opening.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
A Florida Native American leader opposes the new 'Alligator Alcatraz' migrant detention facility near the Everglades, citing environmental and safety concerns, especially for local tribal communities, as the facility's construction raises environmental impact questions and proximity issues for Native villages. President Trump visited the site, emphasizing its remote location and potential as a model for future centers, while local tribes and demonstrators express concerns over safety and ecological impact.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
President Trump is visiting the new 'Alligator Alcatraz' migrant detention center in Florida's Everglades, a remote facility designed to hold up to 5,000 detainees as part of efforts to expand deportation efforts, amid protests and environmental concerns.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Reuters
Florida has begun constructing a temporary migrant detention center called 'Alligator Alcatraz' in the Everglades, capable of housing up to 5,000 migrants at an estimated annual cost of $450 million, with funding partially covered by FEMA, amid increased federal efforts to detain and deport migrants.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by NPR
Florida is planning to convert an abandoned airfield in the Everglades into a temporary migrant detention center called 'Alligator Alcatraz,' capable of housing 5,000 detainees, funded mainly by FEMA. The project has faced criticism from environmentalists and local officials due to its potential ecological impact and concerns over detainee welfare, with protests and calls for more environmental review. The facility aims to support immigration enforcement efforts but raises significant environmental and community concerns.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by CNN
Florida is constructing a new migrant detention facility called 'Alligator Alcatraz' in the Everglades, using natural wildlife as part of its security, as part of efforts to increase deportations under the Trump administration. The facility, built on an old airport site, is expected to be operational by July and has faced environmental criticism from advocacy groups concerned about the ecosystem.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by BBC
Florida is constructing a migrant detention center called 'Alligator Alcatraz' on an airstrip in the Everglades, funded mainly by FEMA, amid criticism over environmental impact and concerns about its proximity to natural habitats. The facility aims to hold around 1,000 migrants and is part of broader efforts to increase deportations under the Trump administration.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
An 8-year-old girl died in US Customs and Border Protection custody in Texas after experiencing a medical emergency. The Office of Professional Responsibility is investigating her death. This comes after an unaccompanied Honduran 17-year-old housed at a Florida shelter died while under the care of the US Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Refugee Resettlement. Migrant detention facilities along the US-Mexico border have surpassed capacity after an uptick in migrant crossings ahead of the expiration of Title 42, a Covid-era border restriction that was lifted last week.