FL said ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ was shutting down. Inside, staff heard something different Subscribe Sign in 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. Monique O. Madan Jun 25, 2026 ∙ Paid 16 16 Share 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) Continue reading this post for free, courtesy of Monique O. Madan. Claim my free post Or purchase a paid subscription. © 2026 The Madan Creative Group LLC · Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice Start your Substack Get the app Substack is the home for great culture This site requires JavaScript to run correctly. Please turn on JavaScript or unblock scripts