Florida to Open Second Immigration Detention Center Amid Legal Scrutiny

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced a second immigration detention facility, nicknamed “Deportation Depot,” to be built at Baker Correctional Institution. This follows the controversial opening of “Alligator Alcatraz” in the Everglades, now facing civil rights lawsuits. The new site, 43 miles from Jacksonville, could house up to 2,000 detainees and be operational within weeks. DeSantis claims the facility is cost-effective and necessary to meet demand. However, attorneys allege inhumane conditions at the first site, including COVID exposure and coercive deportation tactics. Critics argue the state’s immigration strategy prioritizes enforcement over detainee rights and transparency.

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Source: BET