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All detainees from immigration facility 'Alligator Alcatraz' have been transferred

All detainees from immigration facility 'Alligator Alcatraz' have been transferred
NPR News Thursday 18 June 2026, 07:59 UTC By The Associated Press 1 min read
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All detainees at the detention center in the Florida Everglades, known as "Alligator Alcatraz," have been transferred to other facilities, the Department of Homeland Security said, citing concerns related to the hurricane season.(Image credit: Rebecca Blackwell)

All detainees at the detention center in the Florida Everglades, known as "Alligator Alcatraz," have been transferred to other facilities, the Department of Homeland Security said, citing concerns related to the hurricane season.

(Image credit: Rebecca Blackwell)

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