All detainees have been transferred from the immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades, known as "Alligator Alcatraz," to other facilities, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
The DHS stated the transfer was conducted due to concerns related to the upcoming hurricane season. NPR reported the Department of Homeland Security cited concerns relating to the transfer.
Fox News reported that all detainees at "Alligator Alcatraz" have been transferred to other facilities, with DHS citing hurricane season concerns.
No further details regarding the specific facilities to which the detainees were transferred were provided by either source. The detention center, located in the Florida Everglades, has been informally referred to as "Alligator Alcatraz" due to its remote location and challenging environment.
No left-leaning sources provided additional details beyond the initial announcement. No right-leaning sources reported on this story beyond the initial announcement.
The transfer of detainees comes as hurricane season approaches, raising concerns about the safety and security of detention facilities in potentially affected areas.
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