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US deportation: First flights depart from Florida; 100 detainees leave 'Alligator Alcatraz'

Florida's Governor Ron DeSantis announced the commencement of deportation flights from the state's new Everglades detention center, dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz." Approximately 100 detainees have been deported directly, with hundreds more transferred to federal hubs. The facility, facing legal challenges from the ACLU and environmental groups, is also under scrutiny for its high operating costs and reported poor conditions.