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Florida is reportedly preparing to shut down the controversial federal migrant detention center nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz,” according to a New York Times report published Tuesday. Sources familiar with the matter said vendors were informed that the facility would cease operations, with detainees expected to be relocated by early June 2026.
The migrant detention center, located roughly 37 miles west of Miami in Florida’s remote wetlands, reportedly cost around $250 million to construct. Officials are expected to dismantle the site over the coming weeks after operations officially end. The facility became widely known for its isolated location surrounded by alligators, crocodiles, and pythons, imagery that was frequently highlighted by the Trump administration to emphasize its tough immigration policies.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ office has not yet publicly commented on the reported closure. Meanwhile, the Department of Homeland Security denied reports suggesting the federal government pressured Florida to end operations at the site. A DHS spokesperson stated that the agency continues evaluating detention requirements to meet current operational needs.
The detention center was established during former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s tenure and became a focal point in the national immigration debate. Immigration and Customs Enforcement data showed that approximately 1,400 detainees were housed at the facility on average between October 2025 and April 2026.
Immigration advocates and human rights groups repeatedly criticized conditions at the center. Reports alleged that bright lights remained on around the clock, detainees struggled to access medication, and the facility’s remote location made legal representation difficult to obtain.
The closure of “Alligator Alcatraz” marks another major development in the ongoing debate surrounding U.S. immigration enforcement and migrant detention policies under President Donald Trump, who has long prioritized strict border security measures as part of his political platform.
