James Uthmeier’s so-called “Alligator Alcatraz” isn’t a serious plan, it’s a reckless, rushed project that puts lives and resources at risk. Detaining immigrants at a remote airfield in the Everglades, with no clear legal framework or due process, is about fear, not safety. The most obvious reason seems to be political theater, just trying to get attention in Washington, rather than looking out for the interests of our state and its people.
Now they’re funding it with FEMA dollars - money meant to help us prepare for hurricanes and natural disasters, especially in a state like Florida. And let’s be clear: this isn’t just irresponsible - it’s a rushed plan cloaked in secrecy by using emergency powers. It will not be surprising to see if some well-connected friends of Uthmeier profit from this.
We need leadership that respects the law, protects people’s rights, and focuses on real public safety, not political deals and fear tactics.
