New Florida Migrant Camp Faces Immediate Crisis: Flooding, Disease Risks, and Lawmaker Exclusion

The controversial “Alligator Alcatraz” immigrant detention center, which opened just this Tuesday in the Florida Everglades, is already facing severe scrutiny over its dangerous conditions and a shocking denial of access to state lawmakers. Experts warn that the facility, hastily constructed in just eight days and consisting of temporary tents and cages, poses significant threats to the 3,000 people detained there, far beyond the “jokes” about alligators and snakes.

Despite its rudimentary setup, the facility has already experienced flooding and is situated in a High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, with structures rated for winds far below those of last year’s Hurricane Milton. Environmental and health experts are particularly concerned about rampant mosquito infestations, which can transmit life-threatening diseases like encephalitis. Reporters and even lawmakers have struggled with the overwhelming number of mosquitoes, raising serious questions about the detainees’ well-being.

Adding to the controversy, five Democratic lawmakers, including State Sen. Shevrin Jones and Rep. Anna Eskamani, were denied entry to the facility on Thursday, despite state law granting them authority for unannounced visits. This move has been condemned as a “blatant abuse of power” and an attempt to “conceal human rights violations.” The remote and isolated location of “Alligator Alcatraz” further complicates access for lawyers, family members, and oversight, raising alarms among immigrant advocacy groups. The facility is estimated to cost taxpayers $450 million annually.

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