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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, with strong support from President Donald Trump, has launched deportation flights from the controversial “Alligator Alcatraz” detention facility, marking a major escalation in America’s fight against the illegal immigration crisis.
Speaking from South Florida on Friday, DeSantis confirmed that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has begun airlifting illegal immigrants out of the Everglades-based center—and the pace is picking up.
“I’m pleased to report that DHS flights out of Alligator Alcatraz have begun. Hundreds of illegals have already been removed,” DeSantis said.
✈️ Deportation Flights Underway
When asked how many illegal aliens had been deported and where the planes were headed, DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin gave a blunt, no-nonsense response to Fox News Digital:
“Fire up the deportation planes.”
This no-frills answer reflects the Trump administration’s renewed commitment to restoring law and order at the southern border and protecting American communities.
🛡️ Inside ‘Alligator Alcatraz’: America’s Toughest Detention Site
The detention site, built on 30 square miles of rugged Everglades terrain in Ochopee, Florida, is designed to hold and deport illegal aliens with speed and efficiency. Originally a remote airport, the site has been transformed into a fortified immigration facility featuring durable tent structures and direct access to an operational runway.
DeSantis authorized the site under emergency powers in response to overwhelming illegal crossings enabled by President Biden’s failed border policies.
Florida’s Division of Emergency Management reports the facility currently houses up to 2,000 detainees, with plans to expand capacity to 4,000 in the coming weeks.
“This is a smart location,” DeSantis explained.
“We’ve got a runway right here. No more driving illegals an hour to a commercial airport. Now, they’re just steps away from being flown out of this country.”
🇺🇸 Trump and DeSantis: Leading the Fight to Restore Border Security
As America faces record-breaking illegal immigration numbers, the Trump-DeSantis plan to fast-track deportations is being hailed as a decisive return to law and order.
DeSantis emphasized that this is only the beginning:
“This facility is built for one purpose—maximum deportation capacity. And under President Trump, we’re going to use it to its full potential.”
With a fully functional runway, commercial aircraft access, and 24/7 operation, the site symbolizes a new chapter in America’s immigration enforcement strategy—one that puts American citizens first and illegal aliens on notice.
