Secret Migrant Detention Center Built in Florida Everglades | JQJO

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration secretly built a migrant detention center in the Everglades, bypassing local officials and regulations. Emails reveal local officials were unaware of the "Alligator Alcatraz" facility's construction until it was nearly complete. The state used an executive order to seize land and expedite construction, sparking criticism and a federal lawsuit alleging violations of environmental and zoning laws. Local officials expressed frustration over the lack of communication and coordination, highlighting the secrecy surrounding the project's rapid development.