Detention-Expansion

Florida opens "Deportation Depot" at Baker prison after Alligator Alcatraz court defeat

2025-08-14 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 8/10

Governor DeSantis announced “Deportation Depot” at Baker Correctional Institution on August 14, 2025, just days before Alligator Alcatraz’s court-ordered closure. The repurposed state prison 43 miles west of Jacksonville offers 1,300 beds expandable to 2,000, with setup cost of …

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ICE uses 230+ contracted detention facilities (2019); public lists undercount due to varied custody arrangements

2019-01-01 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 5/10

Public dashboards and FOIA releases often show fewer sites than ICE’s full contracting footprint. GAO documented ‘over 230’ facilities for 72‑hour‑plus detention in FY2019. TRAC’s 2025 analysis shows ~181 authorized detention facilities and ~63k contractual capacity …

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