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Migrants expected soon at 'Alligator Alcatraz'

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Migrants are expected to begin arriving at the new migrant detention center in Florida, dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz," on Wednesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis said. President Trump toured the facility and held a roundtable on Tuesday to mark the opening.

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  • Migrants are expected to arrive at a new detention center in the Florida Everglades.
  • Governor Ron DeSantis confirmed the imminent arrival of detainees. 6s
  • President Trump toured the facility and highlighted its role in immigration enforcement. 9s
  • The center, called 'Alligator Alcatraz,' has 5,000 beds and is surrounded by treacherous swampland. 15s
  • The facility is intended to serve both as a detention site and as a deterrent against illegal border crossings. 1m 3s
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