Florida's controversial 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center faces closure

NPR | By Meghan Bowman,

Elissa Nadworny

Published May 9, 2026 at 7:43 AM EDT

Florida's controversial immigration detention center nicknamed "Alligator Alcatraz" may be closing soon. It's been very expensive to operate.

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Meghan Bowman

Elissa Nadworny

Elissa Nadworny is an NPR correspondent covering reproductive rights and abortion.

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