As Florida moves forward with its controversial Immigration Enforcement Operations Plan, the exact locations of state-run detention facilities remain shrouded in secrecy, protected by state law.
The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) confirmed that brick-and-mortar locations across the state will be retrofitted to house individuals detained under the plan. However, the specific sites and associated vendor information are not publicly available.
“Redacted pursuant to section 119.071(3)(a), Florida Statutes,” official documents state, referring to a provision in Florida’s public records law that allows certain sensitive security information to be withheld from public disclosure.
The Immigration Enforcement Operations Plan, first reported in June, outlines the establishment of detention sites in strategic locations, including remote areas like the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport — known as “Alligator Alcatraz” — as well as other undisclosed state-owned properties. The plan claims these facilities will be prepared to operate within 72 to 96 hours, supported by private emergency logistics vendors.
Critics argue the lack of transparency raises significant concerns about public oversight, while state officials defend the redactions as necessary to protect operational security and prevent interference.
Under Florida law, section 119.071(3)(a) provides exemptions for records that could compromise security systems or emergency response plans.
For now, the public remains in the dark about the full scope of Florida’s immigration detention infrastructure — with further details shielded by legal redactions.
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