Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' set to close permanently
Key takeaways
- Contractors who were hired to oversee operations of the detention center received word to begin full demobilization of the facility, CBS News Miami reported Monday, citing four sources.
- The order comes less than a week after detainees who were being held at the facility were evaluated and moved to other locations, with U.S.
- He said Monday that it appeared workers were being brought in over the weekend to begin deconstructing the site.
Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.
Contractors who were hired to oversee operations of the detention center received word to begin full demobilization of the facility, CBS News Miami reported Monday, citing four sources. The New York Times, which had previously reported that contractors had been notified that the detention center would be closing this summer, reported Tuesday that Florida emergency management officials instructed contractors to begin dismantling the site and to make significant progress by Wednesday.
The order comes less than a week after detainees who were being held at the facility were evaluated and moved to other locations, with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials citing safety precautions as Florida enters hurricane season.
An attorney representing environmental groups suing the DeSantis and Trump administrations over the facility told NewsNation last week that lighting, fencing and tenting remained in place after the detention center was evacuated.