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TexasTowelie

(128,150 posts)
Fri Jul 25, 2025, 12:31 PM Jul 2025

US Sen. John Cornyn calls for 'Alligator Alcatraz' facility in Texas

AUSTIN, Texas — U.S. Sen. John Cornyn says he wants to see a facility like “Alligator Alcatraz” in Texas.

Cornyn made the comments in reference to a new immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades that's surrounded by swamps filled with alligators. The remote location is meant to deter illegal immigration.

Florida officials built the facility in just a few days, using heavy duty tents, trailers and temporary buildings. Right now, it can hold 3,000 people. Florida officials hope to expand it to be able to house 5,000.

Supporters say it's a cost-effective way to carry out President Donald Trump's mass deportation agenda.

Read more: https://www.khou.com/article/news/politics/national-politics/john-cornyn-alligator-alcatraz-texas/269-61abefc2-8271-4104-a511-d7a15d874d64#:~:text=AUSTIN%2C%20Texas%20%E2%80%94%20U,mass%20deportation%20agenda.

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US Sen. John Cornyn calls for 'Alligator Alcatraz' facility in Texas (Original Post) TexasTowelie Jul 2025 OP
Fire Ant Alcatraz RoadRunner Jul 2025 #1
We have plenty of rattlesnakes to take care of the task. TexasTowelie Jul 2025 #3
Cornyn, trying to be a bigger asshole than Paxton. Paladin Jul 2025 #2

TexasTowelie

(128,150 posts)
3. We have plenty of rattlesnakes to take care of the task.
Fri Jul 25, 2025, 01:38 PM
Jul 2025

The cherry🍒 on top is they say that the rattlesnake meat tastes like chicken.

 

Paladin

(32,354 posts)
2. Cornyn, trying to be a bigger asshole than Paxton.
Fri Jul 25, 2025, 01:37 PM
Jul 2025

Because as usual in Texas, the biggest asshole amongst the Republicans will likely be the winner of the race---in this case, for the U.S. Senate.

And I doubt very seriously that Cornyn (or anybody else, Ted Cruz included) can portray himself as a bigger asshole than Paxton.

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