Former Operator of ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Facility Awarded ICE Contract for Texas Detention Center
The operator of Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention facility, which has since closed, has been awarded a contract by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to run a new detention warehouse in San Antonio, Texas.
Orlando Daytona Beach Melbourne, FL, September 1, 2026 —
San Antonio, TX – An entity previously responsible for operating Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention facility, which has since ceased operations, has secured a contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to manage a new detention facility in San Antonio, Texas.
Details regarding the specific name of the operator or the new detention warehouse in San Antonio were not immediately available. The company’s prior facility in Florida, known as ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ has reportedly closed. The circumstances surrounding the closure of the Florida facility were not provided in the information available.
The contract award signifies U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s intent to establish new detention capacity in the San Antonio area. Information concerning the scope of the contract, its duration, or the capacity of the San Antonio detention warehouse was not disclosed. Similarly, the exact date of the contract award was not specified.
This development pertains to the ongoing management and provision of detention services for individuals encountered by immigration authorities. Further details regarding the operator’s qualifications, the operational plan for the new facility, or any community engagement related to its establishment are not presently available.
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