Donald Trump\u2019s new detention center, \u201cAlligator Alcatraz,\u201d opened July 1 in the Florida Everglades and is expected to cost taxpayers $450 million annually\u2014triple the cost of existing facilities. The high-security camp, surrounded by deadly wildlife and swamps, can hold up to 5,000 migrants and aims to deter illegal immigration and pressure detainees into self-deportation.<\/p>\n
Critics call it \u201cinhumane,\u201d citing filthy conditions, lack of food and medical care, and constant mosquito swarms, which detainees describe as torture. Despite concerns, Trump praised the facility as \u201ccost-effective,\u201d noting the natural \u201cbodyguards\u201d in the form of alligators.<\/p>\n
Florida officials warn the center\u2019s location is risky, especially during hurricane season, with no clear plan or cost estimates for evacuation. Lawmakers argue the massive expense could be better spent elsewhere and label the center a political gimmick.<\/p>\n