Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced the closure of the immigration detention facility known as Alligator Alcatraz, which had been operational for one year. During a press conference held at the site in Ochopee, DeSantis stated that 21,000 individuals had been deported from the facility. The jail, which cost taxpayers approximately $1.2 million per day, has faced criticism for its treatment of detainees and environmental impact. Tom Homan, former acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, joined DeSantis at the announcement.
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Florida Governor DeSantis Announces Closure of Immigration Jail and Deportation Figures
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis confirmed the closure of the Alligator Alcatraz immigration jail, which operated for one year and cost taxpayers $1.2 million daily. He stated that 21,000 deportations occurred during its operation, while the facility faced criticism for alleged human rights abuses and environmental damage.
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DeSantis boasts of deporting 21,000 as notorious Alligator Alcatraz jail closes
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