Florida Begins Deporting Illegal Immigrants from New Detention Center

In a controversial move, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis revealed yesterday, Friday, July 25, the start of deportation flights for illegal immigrants detained at the Everglades center known as "Alligator Alcatraz," located in a remote area in the south of the state.

DeSantis stated during a press conference near the center that the US Department of Homeland Security has begun transferring around 100 immigrants from this center to their home countries, expecting a significant increase in the number of deportees in the coming days.

Officials told "Newsmacks" agency that between two to three flights have left so far, without disclosing their destinations.

The center, built in just eight days, houses over 200 surveillance cameras, more than 8 kilometers of barbed wire, operates with 400 security personnel, and currently accommodates around 2000 people with the capacity to double soon.

Ron DeSantis and Republican officials defended the center, emphasizing that the construction of the facility in a remote location and naming it after a "notorious federal prison" serve as a strong deterrent to illegal immigrants, and are part of Florida's contribution to President Donald Trump's tough immigration campaign.

In contrast, the center has faced criticism from opponents who described it as "harsh and inhumane," amid widespread debate over US policy towards illegal immigration.

Meanwhile, the White House administration expressed satisfaction with the remote location of the center, affirming that the message they seek to convey is clear: "The consequences will be severe" for anyone who violates immigration laws in the United States.