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Florida's $218M Prison: Empty? Your Tax Dollars Wasted?

Florida's $218M Prison: Empty? Your Tax Dollars Wasted?

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Florida's $218 million Everglades immigration detention center, nicknamed "Alligator Alcatraz," is facing closure after a judge ruled against it due to lack of environmental review. The state spent at least $405 million on the facility, which has been plagued by reports of unsanitary conditions and legal challenges. Shutting down will cost millions more, and the state may lose most of its investment. The center, initially projected to cost $450 million annually, was already being emptied last week. Federal and state officials are appealing the ruling, with the federal government claiming no responsibility despite seeking grant funding.

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