Florida builds 'Alligator Alcatraz' despite protest
54d ago
World
Deutsche Welle

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has unveiled plans for a new immigrant detention center to be constructed within the Everglades. The project, dubbed 'Alligator Alcatraz' by some, has sparked immediate controversy. Native American groups are voicing strong opposition, citing the desecration of ancestral lands and the potential environmental impact on the delicate Everglades ecosystem. The governor's office has yet to release a detailed environmental impact assessment, further fueling concerns among conservationists and indigenous communities. Protests are expected to escalate as construction nears.