Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem plans to replicate the model of the "Alligator Alcatraz" migrant detention center in multiple airports and jails across the country. The makeshift facility in South Florida, costing $450 million to operate in its first year, is seen as a cost-effective option compared to previous detention contracts. Noem aims to expand ICE's detention network using a new $45 billion funding pool, with a focus on quick turnarounds and efficiency. However, the legality and conditions of state-run detention centers have raised concerns among attorneys and experts.
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