Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin confirmed to CBS News Wednesday that the federal government has no immediate plans to shutter “Alligator Alcatraz,” a migrant detention site situated in the Florida Everglades.

After six months of uncertainty, tears and relentless advocacy from his family, Justo Bentacourt is finally home.

"No question it's increased public safety. And no question it's the right thing to do to defend the sovereignty of this country," DeSantis said.

A New York Times report earlier this week cited a federal official who confirmed the center, which currently houses roughly 1,400 detainees, had become too expensive and would close