In a shocking development, Florida has unveiled a controversial new migrant detention center dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz,” igniting fierce backlash across the nation. Situated in a desolate area of the Everglades, this sprawling facility is set to house up to 5,000 undocumented migrants as part of President Trump’s aggressive immigration crackdown. Described as a “movie trailer” by Florida’s attorney general, the center is surrounded by treacherous wildlife, including alligators and pythons, raising serious concerns about the safety and humanity of those detained.

The facility, which reportedly costs $450 million annually and is partially funded by FEMA, is designed to hold individuals before their deportation. Critics are horrified by the conditions: tents lacking adequate infrastructure, running water, and basic amenities, all while situated in the oppressive Florida heat during hurricane season. Environmentalists also warn of the detrimental impact on indigenous lands and local ecosystems as the governor exercises emergency powers to commandeer the site.

As Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ramps up nationwide raids, the facility’s opening is poised to mark the largest deportation operation in U.S. history. Local Republicans have even begun marketing “Alligator Alcatraz” merchandise, while the Department of Homeland Security shares memes depicting alligators as ICE agents, further fueling outrage among activists.

With President Trump and Homeland Security Secretary set to inaugurate the center on Tuesday, legal challenges are already underway from campaigners seeking to shut it down. As plans emerge for an additional facility north of Miami, the government’s hardline stance on immigration shows no signs of abating. The fight against this controversial detention center is just beginning, and tensions are escalating in the Florida Everglades. Stay tuned for more updates on this unfolding crisis.