President Donald Trump will visit a newly constructed immigration detention facility in the Florida Everglades on Tuesday to highlight his administration’s immigration enforcement policies.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis confirmed the visit on Monday and said he will accompany the president.
The facility, located in a remote, swampy area of the Everglades, is informally referred to as “Alligator Alcatraz” due to its isolated setting and proximity to alligator habitats.
The detention center includes multiple large tents and structures designed to house individuals detained for immigration-related offenses. State officials said the project will cost approximately $450 million annually to operate. The facility is intended to hold individuals pending immigration proceedings and increase the state’s detention capacity.
Trump’s visit will coincide with the facility’s official opening. Local and federal authorities, including the Department of Homeland Security, have coordinated the development and compliance processes for the site. Officials said the facility meets current federal standards for detention operations.
DeSantis said the center is part of a broader effort to enhance immigration enforcement infrastructure in Florida. State and federal agencies will jointly manage the facility’s operations.
Human rights organizations have raised concerns about the facility’s location and environmental conditions. State officials have not responded to those concerns but said environmental impact assessments were conducted prior to construction.
The White House has not released details about Trump’s schedule beyond the planned visit. Media outlets are expected to cover the event, which marks the latest development in the administration’s immigration strategy.
