Trump Launches 'Alligator Alcatraz' to Boost Deportations Amid Controversy

President Donald Trump will mark the inauguration of a contentious detention center in the Florida Everglades, nicknamed 'Alligator Alcatraz,' as part of his effort to pass a comprehensive spending bill designed to intensify deportations.

Located 37 miles from Miami, the center symbolizes the administration's resolve to deport migrants. As Congress debates the legislation, protests and legal challenges arise, questioning the facility's ecological impact and treatment of detainees.

The facility's establishment remains disputed, with its $450 million cost and 5,000-person capacity criticized. Local leaders and tribes oppose its construction due to environmental concerns, while the Trump administration emphasizes the necessity for increased deportation capabilities.

(With inputs from agencies.)