Alligator Alcatraz in Florida’s Everglades puts immigration detention, political spin, protest, and environmental fallout on a collision course. This post explores the human cost, legal drama, and future of U.S. detention policies from inside and out.
Florida’s Alligator Alcatraz detention center cost $450M, fueling debates about taxpayer funding, detainee rights, state vs federal immigration enforcement, and environmental impact. Legal expert Mark Schlakman unpacks what we do and don’t know about the controversial Everglades facility.