The Alligator Alcatraz immigration detention center in Florida has officially been closed and dismantled, following an announcement from Governor Ron DeSantis. The site, which faced scrutiny for the conditions it housed migrants in, is now void of its infrastructure, including tents and signage. A federal judge has requested evidence from state officials confirming its permanent closure, amid ongoing legal challenges related to environmental impacts. In light of the shutdown, environmental groups have withdrawn lawsuits, citing improvements in pollution concerns after the removal of harmful generators.