Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz": Migrant Camp Sparks Outrage | JQJO

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis rapidly built a $240 million migrant detention center in the Everglades, dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz," using emergency powers to bypass standard bidding processes. Millions were awarded to contractors with GOP ties, raising concerns about transparency and cost-effectiveness. Critics argue the funds could have addressed other critical state issues. The facility, intended as a temporary processing center, has already housed hundreds of migrants and is projected to cost $450 million annually to operate. The governor defends the project, citing federal requests for assistance with immigration processing.