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Trump's ex-prison chief lists fears about 'risky' Alligator Alcatraz
President Donald Trump's former prison chief is sounding the alarm on Florida’s new migrant detention center known as “Alligator Alcatraz,” warning the facility is unsafe and logistically unworkable.
Discover Alligator Alcatraz: Trump's new prison for immigrants
On Tuesday, June 1, President Donald Trump toured the newly-established immigration detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz" in the Florida Everglades. This 5,000-bed facility, controversial for its surrounding alligator-infested waters, symbolizes the stringent measures of his immigration policies.
Trump Says Work Begun on Reopening Original Alcatraz After 'Alligator Alcatraz' Visit
Trump announced on Tuesday that his administration is already working on reopening the original Alcatraz, in California. Newsweek's live blog is closed.
What to know about Alligator Alcatraz lawsuit as Donald Trump visits Everglades site
President Donald Trump is visiting Alligator Alcatraz, the temporary migrant detention center in Florida's Everglades, on July 1.
Trump to unveil controversial ‘Alligator Alcatraz' migrant prison in deadly Everglades
GOP lawmakers excitedly described the center's harsh, dangerous surroundings, seemingly implying that detainees who try to escape will suffer great injury or death
American dystopia: The cruel spectacle of Trump’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
President Trump unveiled a new migrant detention center in the Florida swamplands he calls “Alligator Alcatraz.” In the facility, hastily constructed in mere days, the administration plans to hold about 3,
Where is Alligator Alcatraz and why is Trump visiting? 8 things to know about detention center
"Alligator Alcatraz" is the nickname for a planned temporary immigrant detention center in the Florida Everglades. President Trump is visiting July 1.
First group of detainees arrive at Trump’s brutal ‘alligator Alcatraz’ in Florida
Footage has shown what appears to be the first group of handcuffed detainees being led into Donald Trump’s ‘alligator Alcatraz’. Days ago, Trump visited the makeshift facility at the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport in Ochopee,
Red states consider ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ spinoffs as WH urges them to follow DeSantis’ lead: 'Lots of bears'
The White House and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis are encouraging Republican states across the nation to follow Florida's lead ...
Trump at 'Alligator Alcatraz': Facts on Florida Everglades immigration detention center
As Trump, Desantis move forward to build, Alligator Alcatraz, an immigration detention center in the heart of the Everglades, ...
Trump tours ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ as protests erupt over detention facility
Trump is celebrating — and even joking about — the harsh conditions of the controversial immigration detention facility in ...
Martina Navratilova calls out Donald Trump’s shocking Alligator Alcatraz comments sparks nationwide outrage
President Donald Trump. At a press conference, he was questioned about a migrant center in Florida called "Alligator Alcatraz ...
Merch, jokes and memes: Trump officials, supporters show love for Alligator Alcatraz
"Alligator Alcatraz," the immigrant detention facility that opened Tuesday in the Florida Everglades, has become a rich ...
Trump is visiting 'Alligator Alcatraz': Here's what to know
Trump was set to visit "Alligator Alcatraz" around 10 a.m. ET on Tuesday, July 1. The Florida AG said Trump's visit to ...