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Alligator Alcatraz company to run ICE detention warehouse on San Antonio’s East Side
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Stephanie Koithan , as published by San Antonio Current (alt-weekly)
· August 31, 2026
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Key points The company, GardaWorld Federal Services, is behind Florida's Alligator Alcatraz detention camp. The detention warehouse is planned for a large facility previously owned by Oakmont Industrial Group.
A private prison company has been awarded a contract to operate a massive detention warehouse. The company, GardaWorld Federal Services, is behind Florida's Alligator Alcatraz detention camp. The contract, worth $17.3 billion, was awarded by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The detention warehouse is planned for a large facility previously owned by Oakmont Industrial Group. This facility is among the largest warehouses in its area.
Further details about the contract and the detention warehouse are available from the Express-News, which reported on the story citing federal documents.
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Category: business Published: August 31, 2026 Source: San Antonio Current (alt-weekly) Reading time: 1 min
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