New ICE-Operated Detention Center in the Everglades Prepares to House Thousands Amid Enhanced Security Measures
Florida’s new illegal alien detention center, dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz,” is slated to open as early as Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport in the Everglades.
Governor Ron DeSantis announced the facility, designed to process and deport undocumented aliens, aligns with President Trump’s deportation mandate.
Construction began June 24, funded partly by FEMA’s Shelter and Services Program, and can hold up to 5,000 detainees under Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) oversight.
The remote location, surrounded by alligators and pythons, enhances security for ICE operations. ICE will manage the facility, leveraging its expertise in detention and deportation logistics.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem praised the state’s partnership with ICE, applauding the agency’s role in efficiently staging criminal illegal aliens for mass deportation.
The center marks a major step in federal immigration enforcement efforts.
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