Trump celebrates Alligator Alcatraz grand opening, as immigration officials continue the search for escaped detainees from New Jersey. What to know

Florida lawmakers have voiced their concern over the possibility, and five were recently denied entry into the facility.

Alligator Alcatraz is not just a moniker designed to sell political merchandise. It is actually the official name of the state-run immigration detention facility that Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration built to help detain more people caught in President Donald Trump’s immigration sweeps.