Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ migrant detention centre to close
Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' migrant detention centre is set to close due to allegations of abuse and poor conditions. Detainees are expected to be transferred by early June as part of the shutdown process. The decision follows reports of migrant disappearances and restricted access to medical care.
- ▪The federal migrant detention centre known as 'Alligator Alcatraz' will be closed.
- ▪Detainees are expected to be transferred by early June.
- ▪The closure follows allegations of abuse and restricted medical access.
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Toggle PlayFlorida’s controversial ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ migrant detention centre to closeNewsFeedFlorida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ migrant detention centre to closeThe US is set to shut down the federal migrant detention centre known as ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ with detainees expected to be transferred by early June. It comes after allegations of abuse, including migrant disappearances, and restricted medical access.Published On 27 May 202627 May 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
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