Florida's new immigration detention jail in the Everglades, referred to as "Alligator Alcatraz," faces significant criticism for its conditions. Lawmakers who visited reported witnessing inhumane treatment. Numerous detainees lack criminal records, contradicting the previous administration's portrayal of them as dangerous individuals. Additionally, connections between the facility's management and political contributions raise concerns about corruption. The Miami Herald has aided families in locating detainees by publishing names of those believed to be held at the facility, shedding light on the troubling realities within the immigration system.
"I saw myself in those cages. It was a lot of people my age that looked like me," says Frost. "The administration is essentially trying to ethnically cleanse the country."
Hundreds of prisoners at the Everglades prison have no criminal records or charges, contradicting claims by the Trump administration that the people held there are 'the worst of the worst.'
Democratic lawmakers are blasting the horrific conditions in Florida's new immigration jail in the Everglades, which Republican politicians are calling 'Alligator Alcatraz.'
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