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New York Post
4 days ago
- Politics
- New York Post
Alaska quips about opening ‘Bear Alcatraz' as WH chief of staff urges Republican states to work with DHS to build more detention facilities
Alaska has joked about setting up a 'Bear Alcatraz' to help the Trump administration detain more illegal migrants — as the White House urged Republican states to work with the feds to build similar detention facilities across the country. The state quipped about the plan just days after Florida offered to build a massive new immigration detention center — dubbed 'Alligator Alcatraz' — to help house hundreds of illegal migrants. 3 White House chief of staff Stephen Miller on Fox News talking about Alaska opening a similar facility to alligator Alcatraz. Fox News Advertisement 'We don't have alligators, but we have lots of bears,' the state of Alaska said in a statement to Fox News' 'The Ingraham Angle.' However, the Last Frontier — which President Trump won in the 2024 election with 55% of the votes — said there were no earnest plans currently in place for 'an Alaska version of Alligator Alcatraz.' It came as White House chief of staff Stephen Miller called on the governors of GOP states to offer up similar spaces to help the Trump administration crackdown on illegal immigration. Advertisement 'Every governor of a red state, if you are watching tonight: Pick up the phone, call DHS, work with us to build facilities in your state so we can get the illegals and criminals out,' he told the network. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier kickstarted the push last month when he proposed building a new detention center — surrounded by alligators and pythons — on a 39-square-mile plot of land. 3 Workers install a sign reading 'Alligator Alcatraz' at the entrance to a new migrant detention facility at Dade-Collier Training and Transition facility, as large fencing panels are unloaded from a nearby flatbed, Thursday, July 3, 2025, in Ochopee, Fla. AP 3 President Trump (2L), Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (L), and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem (R) tour a migrant detention center, dubbed 'Alligator Alcatraz,' located at the site of the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport in Ochopee, Florida on July 1, 2025. AFP via Getty Images Advertisement 'The government tasked state leaders to identify places for new temporary detention facilities,' the attorney general said at the time. 'I think this is the best one. As I call it, alligator Alcatraz.' 'Alligator Alcatraz, we're ready to go,' he added.
Time of India
20-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
'Alligator alcatraz': Florida's detention center proposal surrounded by crocs and snakes sparks outrage
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier proposed a new immigration detention center to be built in his state to hold immigrants in the Everglades, which has been dubbed the 'Alligator Alcatraz.' In a video posted Thursday, Uthmeier said that the location 'presents an efficient, low cost opportunity to build a temporary detention facility because you don't need to invest that much in the perimeter. If people get out, there's not much waiting for them other than alligators and pythons.' The 39-square-mile plot of land- surrounded by pythons and alligators- was offered to the Trump administration by Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier. The 'virtually abandoned airport facility' would have the capacity to 'house as many as 1,000 criminal aliens,' Uthmeier said in a video sharing his offer with the White House. He added that it could be up and running within as little as 30 to 60 days. Dubbing the proposal via video, the Republican said the facility " Alligator Alcatraz ," is home to more than 200,000 alligators. 'This presents a great opportunity for the state of Florida to work with Miami Dade and Collier counties,' he said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like So Many Surprising Uses – Baking Soda Might Be The Only Thing You Need Read More Undo — AGJamesUthmeier (@AGJamesUthmeier) According to Fox Business, which got a first look at the property, the sight was chosen in part because it has an airstrip that would be used to fly in immigrants. Live Events ALSO READ: 16 billion passwords leaked in largest data breach ever: Check tips to protect your Facebook, Instagram accounts All about 'Alligator Alcatraz' in Florida In a minute-long video on X, Uthmeier wrote, "Alligator Alcatraz: the one-stop shop to carry out President Trump's mass deportation agenda." "People get out, there's not much waiting for them other than alligators and pythons. Nowhere to go, nowhere to hide." The Republican official touted his support for the Trump administration's mass deportation efforts, saying Florida had been providing assistance and would continue to do so. "This presents a great opportunity for the state of Florida to work with Miami-Dade and Collier counties," he said. "Alligator Alcatraz—we're ready to go." 'Florida's been leading on immigration enforcement, supporting the Trump administration and ICE's efforts to detain and deport criminal aliens,' the AG said. 'The government tasked state leaders to identify places for new temporary detention facilities.' 'I think this is the best one. As I call it, alligator Alcatraz,' he added. ALSO READ: Amid Israel-Iran conflict and World War III fear, Trump rants about not playing golf for weeks The Department of Homeland Security, of which ICE is a part, appeared on board with the proposal, reposting Uthmeier's video on X. ""ALLIGATOR ALCATRAZ. Under 287g authority, state and local law enforcement can now assist with immigration functions, including: arrests, transportation, and detention. 287g is a force multiplier in completing the President's mission and making America safe again." DHS said on X. "President Trump's leadership has resulted in the most secure border in this nation's history. In the last 24 hours the Border Patrol encountered a total of 95 illegal aliens across the entire southern border. That is the lowest number EVER recorded. Compare that to the Biden Administration who surpassed more than 10,000 per day," Border czar Tom Homan wrote. However, Florida AG's new detention center surrounded by alligators attracted criticism from Democrats. Representative Maxwell Frost, a Florida Democrat, on X: "Donald Trump and his Administration have turned our immigration system into a taxpayer-funded kidnapping operation." ALSO READ: Amazon's 30-day deadline to employees amid mass layoff fear: Resign in 60 days or... Senator Alex Padilla, a California Democrat, referring to ICE's efforts on X: "The numbers don't lie. Trump isn't focused on violent criminals—he's wasting money and resources going after children, families, and taxpayers." It's unclear if the new detention center will actually move forward. ICE migrant detention centers are currently filled to the brim, holding roughly 53,000 illegal migrants under the Trump administration's latest push, which is beyond what is funded by Congress, according to New York Post.
