DeSantis Shifts Stance on Alligator Alcatraz as Florida Awaits $608 Million Federal Reimbursement
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May 8, 2026
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signaled a potential reversal on the future of Alligator Alcatraz, a controversial immigration detention center in the Everglades, as the state awaits $608 million in promised federal reimbursement for its operation. The facility, costing Florida $1 million daily, has become a financial burden amid discussions with the Trump administration about […]
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