Florida is contemplating the establishment of an additional facility to detain illegal migrants, supplementing the existing "Alligator Alcatraz," as part of efforts to address capacity challenges, Governor Ron DeSantis announced.
During a recent press conference, DeSantis emphasized the strain on local law enforcement resources, stating, "I mean, the sheriffs and the police chief, the jails we cant have every illegal housed in our jails because we actually have non-illegals who need to be housed there when they commit crimes too."
The governor highlighted the Miami-Dade Collier Training Facility, now dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz," as a current solution for housing illegal migrants.
According to Breitbart, DeSantis elaborated on the benefits of this initiative, noting, "Itll be a force multiplier. Itll help DHS. It will help our state and local law enforcement with relieving some burden on resources." He also proposed the creation of a similar camp in northern Florida, specifically at Camp Blanding, where the National Guard headquarters are located.
"Well probably also do something similar up at Camp Blanding," DeSantis remarked, adding that Kevin Guthrie from the Division of Emergency Management is actively involved in the planning process. The governor assured that formal announcements regarding these facilities would be forthcoming.
In an interview with Fox News, DeSantis provided further insights into the operational capacity of the everglades facility, asserting that "more than 3,000 illegals can be processed" through "Alligator Alcatraz." He described it as a "one-stop shop," equipped with a "massive runway right behind us where any of the federal assets they want to fly these people back to the country."
DeSantis acknowledged the significant number of illegal migrants already ordered for removal by immigration judges, estimating that Florida alone houses over 50,000 such individuals. "Weve got across this country about 750,000 illegals that have already been ordered to be removed by an immigration judge," he noted, underscoring the magnitude of the task at hand.
The governor anticipates that the facility will become operational in the coming week, a move that aligns with conservative priorities of upholding immigration laws and ensuring public safety. By addressing the logistical challenges posed by illegal immigration, Florida aims to bolster its law enforcement capabilities while supporting federal efforts to manage the situation effectively.
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