Alligator Alcatraz Open for Business
Tucked deep within the dense, unforgiving swamplands of the Everglades, “Alligator Alcatraz” is open for business—and escape isn’t on the menu. Unlike the historic Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay, where escape attempts were daring but mostly doomed, this facility is virtually surrounded by natural deterrents. From alligators and venomous snakes to invasive pythons and relentless mosquitoes, the Everglades itself serves as an impenetrable barrier.
Once slated to be an airport, the land was abandoned due to environmental pushback. What remains today is a single airstrip and one narrow road connecting the facility to the outside world.
DHS and ICE plan to repurpose the site as a secure staging ground for deporting individuals with serious criminal records. Temporary housing—including climate-controlled trailers and tents—will be deployed, with the surrounding ecosystem serving as a natural substitute for fencing.
Though there’s political opposition, particularly from Democratic lawmakers, the Trump Administration maintains that the plan is lawful and moving forward. The first group of detainees is expected to be transferred within days, pending deportation.
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