Published: Jun 26, 2026, 12:27 IST | Updated: Jun 26, 2026, 12:27 IST
After nearly a year of operation, the controversial Everglades immigration detention center—infamously dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz"—has officially closed its doors. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced the permanent shutdown on June 25, 2026, confirming that the facility now holds zero detainees.