Alligator Alcatraz: Trump's Controversial Detention Center in the Everglades

President Donald Trump is turning a new remote detention center in the Florida Everglades into a symbol of his immigration crackdown. Dubbed 'Alligator Alcatraz,' the facility has sparked protests over environmental concerns and critiques of harsh immigration tactics. Its isolation and wild surroundings heighten its symbolic value.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Ochopee | Updated: 01-07-2025 19:48 IST | Created: 01-07-2025 19:48 IST
Alligator Alcatraz: Trump's Controversial Detention Center in the Everglades
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In a bold move symbolizing his stringent immigration stance, President Donald Trump is set to unveil a controversial detention center in the remote Florida Everglades, strikingly nicknamed 'Alligator Alcatraz.'

The facility's remote location and wildlife-filled surroundings have sparked protests from environmentalists and Native American leaders, who decry the project's ecological and cultural impacts.

The site embodies Trump's tough immigration policies, aiming to deter illegal entries with its inaccessibility and harsh environment, drawing both political support and criticism.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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