Immigrants are being admitted to the newly opened Florida immigration detention center, dubbed the 'Deportation Depot,' according to authorities.

In a series of developments, several immigration detention facilities across the United States, particularly in Florida, have been the subject of intense scrutiny and legal challenges.

The controversial "Alligator Alcatraz" facility, deep in the marshy wetlands of the Everglades, has been at the centre of a federal lawsuit. Environmental groups have asked a judge to block operations and construction at the site until environmental laws are followed, due to concerns about the facility's impact on the environment. Members of Congress and state representatives who have witnessed the conditions at the site have demanded its immediate closure, citing reports of sweltering heat, bug infestations, and meager meals.

However, since a federal appeals court stayed the lower court's order to force the closure of "Alligator Alcatraz," the state has said it will continue transporting detainees out of there. A federal appeals court has temporarily blocked a judge's order to shut down the facility, adding another layer of complexity to the situation.

Meanwhile, Florida has opened a second immigration detention site named "Deportation Depot" at the Baker Correctional Institution. The "Deportation Depot" opened a day after the federal appeals court's decision on "Alligator Alcatraz." DeSantis is planning to build a third detention site in Florida's panhandle named "Panhandle Pokey." No new information about the opening or capacity of these facilities has been provided.

The "Deportation Depot" is temporarily housing 117 detainees with a capacity of 1,500 people. Many detainees have been sent to Guantanamo Bay or deported to El Salvador's CECOT mega prison.

Proposed immigration facilities also include Indiana's "Speedway Slammer" and Louisiana's "Camp 57," located at the Louisiana State Penitentiary, commonly known as Angola. The Louisiana State Penitentiary is an 18,000-acre facility situated an hour north of Baton Rouge.

These developments come as the White House continues to push authorities to make at least 3,000 immigration-related arrests per day as part of the administration's mass deportation efforts.

As the situation continues to evolve, it is clear that these immigration detention facilities are under intense scrutiny, raising questions about the treatment of migrants and the adherence to environmental and legal standards.