Trump administration officials want “Alligator Alcatraz” to be a blueprint, but Democrats are pushing back on expansion

The Florida governor relied on an executive order to seize the land, hire contractors, and bypass laws and regulations.

These articles share insights into Alligator Alcatraz, the migrant detention center in Florida. The takeaways focus on construction, politics and the controversial location. See the stories below.

The eight Democrats said Thursday they introduced the “No Cages in the Everglades Act." The bill faces long odds of passage in the House, where Republicans hold a 220-212 majority.

Emails show that while southwest Florida officials were still chasing rumors about the sprawling “Alligator Alcatraz” facility, state agents were already on-site, rushing vendors through the gates to

A lawsuit claims detainees at Florida’s 'Alligator Alcatraz' are denied legal access, with no way to challenge their detention or contact attorneys.

In pursuit of immigration enforcement, the DeSantis administration quickly seized Everglades land to construct the center. A fleet of trucks transported crucial equipment into the sensitive area. Meanwhile, environmentalists sued to prevent the facility from operating, citing potential ecological damage.

In the heart of the Florida Everglades, a battle is brewing that could redefine the meaning of sovereignty, environmental protection, and cultural preservation.

Action News Jax has learned the Jacksonville-based company contracted to staff Alligator Alcatraz has ties to a donor of Governor Ron DeSantis. CRS took down its leadership page sometime after May 13th,