FL said ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ was shutting down. Inside, staff heard something different

Officials said the controversial ICE detention center was closing. What's happening behind the scenes is far less clear.

President Donald Trump participates in a walking tour of the immigration detention center nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz”, Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in Ochopee, Florida. (Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok)