Mar 2 • 22:10 UTC 🇬🇧 UK Guardian

Ron DeSantis spent $1.2m per day to open and operate ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

Florida's Governor Ron DeSantis expended $1.2 million daily of taxpayer money on the controversial immigration detention facility known as 'Alligator Alcatraz,' with concerns over federal reimbursement emerging after changes in the Trump administration's stance.

Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida has faced scrutiny after it was reported that the state has been spending $1.2 million per day to operate the immigration facility, infamously dubbed 'Alligator Alcatraz.' This expenditure raises questions about the allocation of taxpayer funds, especially given that the facility is designed for the detention and deportation of immigrants. The financial burden has sparked outrage and criticism from various groups and individuals who believe that the money could be better spent addressing pressing state issues.

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