Closure of Alligator Alcatraz Detention Center Approved, Potential $218M Loss for Florida

A federal judge has approved the closure of the 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center in Florida, rejecting the federal government's request to delay the decision. This closure could result in a financial loss of $218 million for the state. A Florida official indicated that the facility is expected to be empty within days amid ongoing legal disputes.