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Everglades Detention Facility Scheduled for Potential June Decommissioning

State leaders evaluate the potential June closure of the Everglades Detention Facility in Florida amid ongoing discussions regarding the ICE site.

By Colin Percy · May 26, 2026

State officials are addressing rumors surrounding the potential June closure of the Everglades Detention Facility, a site colloquially known as 'Alligator Alcatraz.' A press conference held on May 26 preceded an official tour of the facility, which serves as an ICE detention center.

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