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Shark bites on beaches, 'Alligator Alcatraz' and mixed messaging about Florida wildlife
Hollywood celebrated 50th anniversary of summer blockbuster 'Jaws,' which instilled terror in the public about sharks, ...
Inside Alligator Alcatraz: Detainees describe what it’s like right now
One worked in a celebrated restaurant in Miami’s Design District. Another is an aspiring DJ. An Italian passport holder was already preparing to leave the U.S. All three ended up at Alligator Alcatraz ...
Alligator Alcatraz Is a 'Huge Step Backward,' Native Tribal Leader Warns
A tribal leader told Newsweek that he and members in the Big Cypress National Preserve of Florida, which is adjacent to the ...
Puerto Rico ACLU denounces transfer of immigrant detainees to 'Alligator Alcatraz'
The group has received reports this week that detainees from the island have been sent to the Florida facility and allege ...
Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ is a ‘model’ for other states, retired ICE special agent says
Retired ICE special agent Victor Avila weighs in on the Trump administration’s ongoing immigration crackdown during an ...
Alligator Alcatraz Detainees Reveal Chaotic Conditions
Newsweek spoke with the attorney of a detainee and the friend of another. Both described harrowing conditions at the remote facility.
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It's Time to Join the Fight Against 'Alligator Alcatraz'
The Miccosukee Tribe has lived in Florida’s Big Cypress National Preserve since time immemorial. Today, 640 tribal members ...
Bill Cotterell: Alligator Alcatraz a boon to both sides
The big complex out in the Everglades has plenty of beds, and it’s certainly meant to be a short-term stopover, but it’s no ...