Inside the Alligator Alcatraz in Florida’s Everglades

Detainees at Florida’s immigration detention center, known as “Alligator Alcatraz,” are segregated by criminal history and given strict rules on hygiene and conduct, contrasting reports of poor conditions since its opening in July. Legal challenges are ongoing regarding the facility’s operations and detainee access to attorneys, with a federal judge previously ordering a shutdown due to environmental concerns.

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