Lawmakers Denied Access to Florida’s Controversial ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ as First Detainees Arrive Amid Legal Challenges
Lawmakers Denied Access to Florida’s Controversial ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ as First Detainees Arrive Amid Legal Challenges Florida’s newly opened and highly controversial detention center, dubbed ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ is facing immediate scrutiny as state lawmakers were denied entry on Thursday, just hours after the arrival of its first group of detainees. Five Democratic state legislators, including Rep. Anna Eskamani, attempted to inspect the facility following reports of flooding and other issues, but were blocked by law enforcement, citing vague ‘safety concerns.’ Lawmakers…