Former President Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem toured the new migrant detention facility, dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz," on July 1, deep in Florida’s Everglades.
Ahead of the launch of a new high-security immigration detention facility in Florida, federal officials are showcasing recent arrests of illegal aliens convicted of heinous crimes including murder, child rape, kidnapping, and terrorism-related offenses. The facility, dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz,” will serve as a hub for housing some of the most dangerous individuals caught by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Two environmental organizations have filed a last-minute federal lawsuit in Miami’s Southern District to block construction of the “Alligator Alcatraz”.
Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey announced to expected protesters during a press conference that the State of Florida will not "play" with rioters, signifying a stark difference in the state's approach to riot mitigation compared to California.
A coalition of far-left groups in Florida has organized a “Rapid Response Protest” outside Tampa City Hall on Monday, June 9, in a show of solidarity with Los Angeles rioters opposing recent ICE operations. These demonstrations follow nationwide outrage from violent criminal arrests in California—including gang-related murder and sexual battery convictions ⟂cite⟂turn0search3⟂turn0search0⟂.