Kevin Guthrie
Coverage of Kevin Guthrie in the Nexus archive.
- ‘Ask ICE what’s changed’: Florida emergency director reacts to ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ relocations
Florida Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie questioned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's decision to relocate detainees from the 'Alligator Alcatraz' facility, citing hurricane preparedness concerns. Guthrie stated the facility's structures could withstand Category 1 hurricane winds and emphasized the site's temporary nature, though he acknowledged uncertainty about future detainee transfers.
- ‘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.