‘Wound down and shut down’ — Florida congressman says ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ coming to an end

By: Liv Caputo

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: May 27, 2026

Words: 476

Last Updated: 1 month, 4 weeks ago

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The “Alligator Alcatraz” migrant lockup is slowly closing shop, flying detainees to other facilities, and emptying office cubicles, according to a Florida Democratic member of Congress who toured the center this week.

“What I saw is a facility that is being wound down and shut down,” U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost, representing the Orlando area, posted on social media minutes after wrapping up a pre-scheduled tour led by the Florida Division of Emergency Management.

“They’re …

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