MIAMI >> The first detainees arrived at Alligator Alcatraz late Wednesday night, even as the immigration detention facility in the Florida Everglades has already faced some operational issues with security and water intrusion.

The first group of immigrants has arrived at a new detention center deep in the Florida Everglades that officials have dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz."

The first group of immigrants has arrived at a new detention center deep in the Florida Everglades that officials have dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz,” a spokesperson for Republican state Attorney General James Uthmeier told The Associated Press. “People are there,” Press Secretary Jae Williams said, though he didn’t immediately provide further details on the number of […]

The first group of immigrants has arrived at a new detention center deep in the Florida Everglades that officials have dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz,” a spokesperson for Republican state Attorney General James Uthmeier told The Associated Press. “People are there,” Press Secretary Jae Williams said, though he didn't immediately provide further…

The first group of immigrants has arrived at a new detention center deep in the Florida Everglades that officials have dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz."

Florida Democrats inspected the "Alligator Alcatraz" immigrant detention center, criticizing the $450 million site as environmental groups file lawsuit over ecological concerns.

Florida has converted an isolated airport in the Everglades into a massive immigration detention center called "Alligator Alcatraz.".

During Wednesday's broadcast of MSNBC's "Morning Joe," NBC News homeland security correspondent Julia Ainsley lamented the potential plight of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainees housed at the so-called "Alligator Alcatraz" in Ochopee, FL who may attempt escape. | Clips