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Florida begins building migrant detention center in the Everglades

CNN · 9 days ago
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9 days ago

Florida has begun building a migrant detention facility in the Everglades, dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz,” where officials say the surrounding nature will serve as a low-cost security system.

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  • Florida has started building a migrant detention facility in the Everglades. 6s
  • The site, called 'Alligator Alcatraz,' uses the natural environment as a security measure. 11s
  • The facility is a temporary repurposing of an airport between Miami and Naples. 21s
  • Operating costs are estimated at $450 million per year. 44s
  • Local officials and advocacy groups have raised concerns about environmental impact and the project's timeline. 54s
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