Florida has begun construction on a 1,000-bed detention facility for undocumented immigrants in the Everglades, igniting protests from local officials and environmentalists. The facility, to be located near the Big Cypress National Preserve, is part of a plan to create several sites for up to 5,000 detainees. State Attorney General James Uthmeier described the facility in a provocative way, while federal officials tout it as essential for immigration control under Trump's era. Environmental concerns center around potential harm to the delicate wetland ecosystem that has undergone extensive restoration efforts.
"We will expand facilities and bed space in just days, thanks to our partnership with Florida," said DHS Secretary Kristi L. Noem, emphasizing the swift development of the detention centers.
"Alligator Alcatraz: the one-stop shop to carry out President Trump's mass deportation agenda," stated State Attorney General James Uthmeier, underscoring the facility's purpose.
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