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Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center has closed, governor says
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· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For further details on the closure of "Alligator Alcatraz," readers can refer to the original source, ABC13 Houston (KTRK), which reported on the announcement from Governor DeSantis.
In Florida, a notable development has taken place regarding immigration detention. The state's governor, Ron DeSantis, has made an announcement about a temporary immigration center. The center in question, known as "Alligator Alcatraz," has been closed, according to the governor.
This is the extent of the information available at this time. For further details on the closure of "Alligator Alcatraz," readers can refer to the original source, ABC13 Houston (KTRK), which reported on the announcement from Governor DeSantis.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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