Florida intends to close the federal migrant detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz," according to a report by the New York Times published on Tuesday, May 12. The Times cited a federal official and three people familiar with the matter. Sources told CBS News that the closure could take place as soon as June, driven by escalating operating costs now estimated at nearly $1 billion.
The facility, a federal migrant detention center, has been the subject of reporting by multiple outlets. The New York Times first reported the planned shutdown, and the information was subsequently confirmed by other news organizations. The Straits Times, a Singapore-based publication, also reported on the development, citing the same New York Times account and noting the involvement of a federal official and three individuals with knowledge of the situation.
CBS News, which described the facility as "Alligator Alcatraz," provided additional details on the financial pressures behind the decision. According to their sources, the operating costs for the center have risen sharply and are now approaching $1 billion. The exact timeline for the closure remains tied to the June timeframe mentioned by those sources.
Newsmax, a conservative outlet, carried the story as well, attributing the information to the New York Times report and the same unnamed federal official and three people familiar with the matter. No conflicting accounts or denials from Florida officials were included in the available reports.
As of the latest updates, the closure is expected to occur in June, though no official statement from Florida authorities has been released. The reports collectively indicate that the decision is linked to the financial burden of operating the facility, which has drawn attention for its nickname and its role in federal migrant detention.
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