What is the annual cost of Alligator Alcatraz to taxpayers?
A new immigration facility in Florida’s Everglades, dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz,” is drawing significant criticism. President Trump’s initiative, promoted as a budget-friendly detention option, is expected to cost taxpayers $450 million annually. Situated on a deserted airstrip, the center is surrounded by hazardous wildlife, including alligators and pythons. Trump has described the facility as “secure,” even…