Detainees moved out of "Alligator Alcatraz" over hurricane concerns, ICE says

Updated on: June 16, 2026 / 11:23 PM EDT / CBS News

Detainees moved out of "Alligator Alcatraz" over hurricane concerns, ICE says

TL;DR

  • ICE has moved detainees out of the "Alligator Alcatraz" detention center in Florida.
  • The move is cited as a safety measure due to hurricane season.
  • The facility, located in the Everglades, was opened last year by the Trump administration to increase detention capacity.
  • Critics alleged inhumane conditions, while the administration defended it as cost-effective and a potential deterrent.
  • The facility faced opposition from immigration advocates, environmental groups, and a local Native American tribe.