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Florida ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Detention Center Under Fire After Lawmaker Visits Reveal Horrific Conditions, Republicans Disagree

Florida ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Detention Center Under Fire After Lawmaker Visits Reveal Horrific Conditions, Republicans Disagree

Florida ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Detention Center Under Fire After Lawmaker Visits Reveal Horrific Conditions, Republicans Disagree OCHOPEE, Fla. – A new immigration detention facility in Florida, dubbed ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ is facing severe criticism from Democratic lawmakers who describe it as crowded, unsanitary, and bug-infested following a recent visit. This starkly contrasts with Republican representatives on the same tour, who reported seeing a clean and well-functioning facility. The state-arranged tour followed earlier attempts by some Democrats to gain access to the 3,000-bed…

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Florida Lawmakers Report Dire Overcrowding at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Detention Site

Florida Lawmakers Report Dire Overcrowding at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Detention Site

Florida Lawmakers Report Dire Overcrowding at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Detention Site Florida lawmakers conducting an inspection of a state detention facility, ominously nicknamed ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ have revealed shocking conditions, reporting that detainees are being held in severely overcrowded cages. The findings come as part of an ongoing legislative oversight initiative aimed at ensuring humane treatment and proper management within the state’s correctional and holding centers. Legislators expressed grave concerns over the reported conditions, vowing immediate action and demanding a comprehensive investigation…

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