‘Alligator Alcatraz’: Trump's Controversial Detention Center in Florida
President Donald Trump's Florida trip highlights a new detention center in the Everglades, criticized for its location in a sensitive ecosystem. Dubbed 'Alligator Alcatraz,' it symbolizes Trump's harsh immigration stance, drawing backlash from Native Americans and political opponents but appealing to his supporters.
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President Donald Trump plans to visit a contentious new immigration detention facility in Florida's Everglades. Situated on a remote airstrip, nearly 50 miles west of Miami, this site is known as 'Alligator Alcatraz.'
The name reflects its surrounding wildlife: alligators, mosquitoes, and pythons. The center has incited protests due to potential ecological harm and accusations of inhumanity towards immigrants. Native American leaders also oppose its construction, asserting the land's sacred significance.
Despite criticisms, the site's isolated nature and harsh environment appeal to Trump's hardline deportation policies. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis amplifies this, heralding the facility as secure and 'ready for business.' The issue continues to polarize, reflecting broader debates over U.S. immigration policy.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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