The federal agency says the facility, which opened in July, is needed due to overcrowded detention centers in Florida.

"Florida springs are unique on an international level. They should be protected," said Congressman Randy Fine.

Despite the name, proposed "Speedway Slammer" immigrant detention site is not in Florida (like Alligator Alcatraz), but it is in Miami County, Indiana ...

A top official at the Florida Department of Emergency Management estimates it will cost $15 million to $20 million to tear ...