Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' migrant detention centre to close
The United States is set to shut down the federal migrant detention centre in Florida known as 'Alligator Alcatraz'. Built in the Everglades wetlands, the facility had been a focus of debate over its conditions and location since it opened.
The United States is preparing to close the federal migrant detention centre in Florida known as 'Alligator Alcatraz', according to Al Jazeera, which reported that operations at the site will end.
Built in the Everglades wetlands, the centre had drawn criticism over detention conditions and its remote location since opening, with rights advocates voicing concerns. Officials had defended the facility as part of immigration policy.
Details such as the timeline for the closure and where detainees will be transferred are expected to be announced in the coming days. Information here is based on official statements and Al Jazeera's reporting.
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