Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz” set to be empty: Why Trump’s dream jail for illegal immigrants is shutting down
Monday, 1 September 2025 () Florida's controversial immigration detention facility, "Alligator Alcatraz," is set to close following a federal judge's order, highlighting tensions between state and federal authorities. The facility, built rapidly in the Everglades, faced criticism over its remote location, alleged unsanitary conditions, and restricted access for families and lawyers.
In this episode we take a look at Deportation Depot, the second new holding and processing facility in Florida for the undocumented. This one is at an existing underutilized jail in north Florida. It..