In a bold initiative aimed at bolstering immigration enforcement, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has proposed an innovative solution to the Trump administration: a 39-square-mile detention facility in the Everglades, cleverly named "Alligator Alcatraz.
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This proposal seeks to utilize the natural defenses of Florida's landscape to address the pressing issue of illegal immigration.
The proposed site, located at the abandoned Dade-Collier airport within the Big Cypress Wildlife Management Area, offers a strategic advantage. As reported by Gateway Pundit, this remote location could serve as a formidable detention center, leveraging the natural barriers of alligators, pythons, and dense swampland to secure its perimeter. Uthmeier emphasized the cost-effectiveness of this approach, stating it provides a "low-cost, efficient opportunity."
Currently, ICE is managing approximately 53,000 migrants in facilities designed for only 41,500 beds, according to WLRN, highlighting the urgent need for additional detention capacity.
The "Alligator Alcatraz" facility is envisioned to accommodate up to 1,000 criminal illegal entrants and could be operational within a mere 30 to 60 days. This swift construction timeline underscores the urgency of enhancing national security infrastructure.
Uthmeier expressed his support for President Trump's immigration policies, describing the facility as "the one-stop shop to carry out President Trumps mass deportation agenda," in a post on X.
Attorney General Uthmeier elaborated on the proposal, stating, "This is an old, virtually abandoned airport facility right in the middle of the Everglades. Florida has been leading on immigration enforcement, supporting the Trump administration and ICEs efforts to detain and deport criminal aliens. The Governor tasked state leaders to identify places for new temporary detention facilities. I think this is the best one. I call it 'Alligator Alcatraz.'"
The strategic location of this 30-square-mile area, surrounded by the Everglades, offers a unique advantage. Uthmeier noted, "If people get out, theres not much waiting for them other than alligators and pythonsnowhere to go, nowhere to hide."
With the potential to house a significant number of detainees, this facility represents a promising opportunity for Florida, particularly for Miami-Dade and Collier County. Uthmeier concluded, "Were ready to go," signaling the state's preparedness to advance this initiative.
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