DHS Opens Alligator Alcatraz Detention Facility in Florida for Criminal Illegal Aliens

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) held a significant meeting this week, highlighted by the opening of a new detention facility in Florida, named Alligator Alcatraz. Deputy Assistant Secretary Lauren Biss announced that Secretary Noem joined President Donald J. Trump for the facility's inauguration, marking a notable development in the Trump administration's immigration strategy.

Alligator Alcatraz, located in the Florida Everglades, is designed to house up to 5,000 individuals identified as "the worst of the worst" among criminal illegal aliens. The facility's isolated location, surrounded by challenging terrain and wildlife, is intended to enhance security, with only one road for access and deportation flights as the sole exit for detainees.

Funding for the facility will primarily come from FEMA's shelter and services program, which has previously been criticized for its use under the Biden administration. Biss emphasized that DHS is focused on detaining violent criminals, gang members, child abusers, and terrorists, asserting that this facility will provide a secure environment for these individuals.

The meeting underscored DHS's commitment to its core mission of protecting the homeland and ensuring the safety of American citizens. As the nation approaches Independence Day, Biss reiterated the department's dedication to collaborating with local governors and law enforcement to maintain security across the country. The establishment of Alligator Alcatraz represents a strategic move in the ongoing efforts to address illegal immigration and enhance public safety.