US EditionFeds reimburse Florida $608 million for ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ costs
The $608 million federal funding supports Florida's immigrant detention centers amid ongoing legal and environmental disputes over facilities like Alligator Alcatraz, which can house up to 3,000 detainees.
- The federal government reimbursed Florida $608 million to cover costs for two state-run immigration detention facilities, the 'Alligator Alcatraz' and 'Deportation Depot', one day before the government shutdown.
- President Donald Trump toured the 'Alligator Alcatraz' facility in the Florida Everglades in July and suggested it could be a model for future immigration lockups as his administration aimed to increase deportations.
- Environmental groups that sued the federal and state governments said the reimbursement showed 'Alligator Alcatraz' was a federal project from the start.
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Feds reimburse Florida $608 million for ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ costs
Federal officials on Friday confirmed that Florida has been reimbursed $608 million for the costs of building and running an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades, exposing to the risk of being ordered to close for a second time. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security said in an email that the state of Florida was awarded its full reimbursement request. The reimbursement exposes the state of Florida to being forced to unwind o…
Florida awarded $608 million U.S. grant for immigration detention centers
(L-R) Adrien Wood, Aeriana Wood, and Juliana Wood have a picture taken by Michael Race in front of the Alligator Alcatraz sign at the entrance to the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport on July 10, 2025, in Ochopee. The site is the location of the state-managed immigration detention facility in the Florida Everglades that officials have named “Alligator Alcatraz.” (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)Florida officials received a hefty lump…
Marin Independent Journal
Feds approve Florida for a $608 million Everglades detention center reimbursement
By MIKE SCHNEIDER, Associated Press Federal officials on Friday confirmed Florida has been approved for a $608 million reimbursement for the costs of building and running an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades, exposing it to the potential risk of being ordered to close for a second time. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security said in an email that the state of Florida was awarded its full reimbursement this week. While the …
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Feds reimburse Florida $608 million for Everglades detention center costs
Federal officials have reimbursed Florida $608 million for an immigration detention center in the Everglades. This move exposes the facility to a risk of potential closure.
Feds approve Florida for a $608 million 'Alligator Alcatraz' reimbursement
Federal officials on Friday confirmed Florida has been approved for a $608 million reimbursement for the costs of building and running an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades, exposing “Alligator Alcatraz” to the potential risk of being ordered to close for a second time. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security said in an email that the state of Florida was awarded its full reimbursement this week. While the funds have been ap…
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