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The end of 'Alligator Alcatraz'? Officials say the controversial detention center may be closing
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May 8, 2026
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as posted by the channel"Alligator Alcatraz," one of America's most controversial immigration detention centers, may be coming to a close, officials tell The New York Times. The facility has faced numerous legal challenges and has been called out for holding individuals in horrific conditions, which the state denies. Miami Bureau Chief for The New York Times Patricia Mazzei joins Ana Cabrera to share more on the reporting.
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