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South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster stated he is unaware of any plans to apply for federal grants to build an immigration detention center.

Lt. Governor Pamela Evette and gubernatorial candidate Nancy Mace support building a state facility similar to Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz."

The ACLU of South Carolina opposes the construction of such a facility, citing human rights concerns.

Gov. Henry McMaster isn't aware of any plans to apply for federal immigration detention center grants amid growing calls from South Carolina politicians to build a state facility like Florida's Alligator Alcatraz.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) launched the 2025 Detention Support Grant Program, which will use $608.3 million in grant money to relieve overcrowding in U.S

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