‘Alligator Alcatraz’: Trump's Controversial Detention Center in Florida

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.)