But the state’s Republican Governor Ron DeSantis has a backup plan, and Donald Trump’s administration claims that a federal judge’s order to temporarily shut down parts of the facility — which could become permanent — will not halt the president’s aggressive anti-immigration agenda.

Fla., is appealing an order from a federal to close the mass detention facility colloquially known as "Alligator Alcatraz" within 60 days.

Gov. Ron DeSantis pledges to continue deportations through Alligator Alcatraz after judge's ruling to vacate the property.