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"Alligator Alcatraz" unpopular among Americans—Poll
Americans aren't on board with the Everglades detention center, according to a new YouGov poll released Thursday.
Florida Democratic lawmakers denied access to Alligator Alcatraz 2 days after Trump visit
Florida lawmakers argued state law grants elected officials access to inspect state-operated facilities without approval, but ...
Lawmakers were stopped from entering Alligator Alcatraz. That may violate Florida law
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Republican donors and Florida’s hurricane know-how helped build ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ so quickly
Florida has converted an isolated airport in the Everglades into a massive immigration detention center called "Alligator ...
Video: First detainees arrive at 'Alligator Alcatraz,' controversial site open for business
The facility, which has been called a "concentration camp," was slated to become operational on July 1 after a visit by ...
Lawmakers blast possibility children could be sent to Alligator Alcatraz
Florida Democratic lawmakers are traveling to inspect the site as they bristle over the idea of children detained.
A group of lawmakers attempt to visit ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ amid humanitarian concerns
Florida lawmakers worried about “humanitarian concerns” are attempting to access “Alligator Alcatraz” Thursday to inspect the ...
Alligator Alcatraz: Kona Ice, restaurants clarify after their trucks are seen at facility
Kona Ice, restaurants explain, apologize after being seen at Alligator Alcatraz, the new immigration processing center in the ...