U.S. President Donald Trump is set to attend the opening of a temporary migrant detention centre in southern Florida, as his administration intensifies efforts to increase detentions and deportations.
U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to attend the official opening of a temporary migrant detention centre in the remote wetlands of southern Florida on Tuesday. The centre, informally called 'Alligator Alcatraz,' is situated deep within the Everglades, a vast subtropical wetland that is home to alligators, crocodiles, and pythons. Local officials say the location provides natural barriers, which means the facility requires minimal security infrastructure.
A source familiar with the matter said that Trump will be accompanied by Kristi Noem, the Secretary of Homeland Security, who requested his visit. The White House has not responded to requests for comment on the scheduled appearance.
The new facility is part of the Trump administration’s broader push to expand the detention and deportation of migrants. Trump has repeatedly criticised his predecessor, Democrat Joe Biden, accusing him of allowing millions to cross the border illegally.
Government data shows that the number of people in federal immigration detention has risen sharply. As of 15 June, 56,000 people were in detention, compared to 39,000 when Trump took office. The rising numbers have increased pressure on the administration to find additional space for detainees.
Florida officials said the remote Everglades site was chosen because its challenging terrain helps prevent escapes, making heavy security measures less necessary. The centre has quickly attracted attention and the nickname 'Alligator Alcatraz,' while critics have raised concerns about the isolation of the location and possible conditions inside.
The opening of the centre highlights Trump’s ongoing immigration agenda, a subject that remains at the forefront of political debate as the U.S. moves closer to the November presidential election.
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