'Alligator Alcatraz' detainees were held in small metal cages, federal report says
- Posted on September 14, 2026
- By Newsday
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A federal investigation has exposed severe conditions at a shuttered immigration detention facility in Florida's Everglades region, revealing that inmates were confined in cramped metal cages for extended periods under the guise of behavioral management. The facility, colloquially referred to as 'Alligator Alcatraz,' employed controversial containment methods that raised significant concerns about detainee welfare and compliance with detention standards. The report documents systemic issues regarding facility operations and detention practices.
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