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The federal government reimbursed Florida $608 million for two state-run immigration facilities.

The FEMA payment covers the construction and management of the "Alligator Alcatraz" and "Deportation Depot" facilities.

Critics argue the federal funding requires an environmental review for the "Alligator Alcatraz" site.

The federal government reimbursed the state of Florida over a half-billion dollars for its state-run immigration facilities the day before the nationwide government shutdown.

The Executive Office of the Governor confirmed late on Oct. 2 that the Federal Emergency Management Agency gave the state $608 million to pay for the construction and management of Alligator Alcatraz and Deportation Depot, which Florida officials say are totally state-run faciliti

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