Floridians for Public Lands
Coverage of Floridians for Public Lands in the Nexus archive.
- ‘Seems to be business as usual’: Activity continues at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ after detainees moved
Activity continues at the 'Alligator Alcatraz' migrant detention facility in Florida's Everglades after detainees were moved for hurricane safety, with vehicles and supplies still entering the site. Environmental groups criticize the facility's operation on public land, while Florida taxpayers have spent $1.2 million daily, with $58.2 million already reimbursed by FEMA.
- Activists keep track of Alligator Alcatraz traffic in hopes of signs of a shutdown
Activists, including Jessica Namath of Floridians for Public Lands, are monitoring increased traffic at Alligator Alcatraz, a state-federal immigration detention facility in the Everglades, in hopes of a potential shutdown. The facility, which opened in July 2023, remains operational despite criticism over environmental and fiscal concerns.