DeSantis Announces Flights Migrants Out of “Alligator Alcatraz”

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced that Homeland Security is now transporting migrants from the controversial “Alligator Alcatraz” detention facility. The flights have begun recently, with the number of deportations increasing, and hundreds of individuals removed from the center over the past few days.

When asked about specific figures and destinations, Homeland Security’s Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin simply stated, “Fire up the deportation planes.”

The facility, located on a 30-square-mile property in the Everglades’ swampland, was established by DeSantis under an emergency order. It is a former airport in Ochopee, equipped with sturdy tent structures and capable of holding up to 2,000 detainees initially, with plans to expand to 4,000.

Governor DeSantis explained that the primary purpose of the facility is to streamline deportation processes, utilizing the airport’s runway to quickly move individuals out of the area. “This is a sensible spot because of the runway right here. We don’t need to drive them an hour to an airport—it’s just a few thousand feet, and they can be on a plane and out of here,” he said.

He also noted that the airport can handle large commercial aircraft and operate both during the day and at night, enhancing efficiency for deportation efforts.

DeSantis stated that the goal is to increase the capacity and frequency of deportations, making it easier to process and remove illegal immigrants from the region.