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Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz" shutting down permanently, sources say

Companies were told to begin full demobilization after operating costs rose and federal reimbursement stalled for the 5,000-bed detention center, officials said.

Summary by CBS News
Closing Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz" has been the subject of speculation for the past two months.

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CBS News broke the news in United States on Monday, June 22, 2026.
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