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Critics have an even more controversial nickname for ICE’s Everglades detention facility: ‘Alligator Auschwitz’
The disparaging, historically loaded nickname for the facility popped up on Bluesky, X and other social media platforms, and ...
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Alligator Alcatraz detainees allege inhumane conditions at immigration detention center
Cuban reggaeton artist Leamsy La Figura, arrested last week in Miami-Dade, is now being held at the Alligator Alcatraz immigration detention facility in the Everglades.
Detainee being held at ‘Alligator Alcatraz' describes conditions at Everglades facility
Florida still has not released the number of people being detained at what they call “Alligator Alcatraz” – but for the first time, we’re hearing from several men who are being held inside the ...
Environmental groups say feds ‘cannot shirk’ law by distancing from Alligator Alcatraz
Environmental groups are pushing back against Trump administration arguments seeking to distance the federal government from ...
Nancy Mace has 'swamp and a dream,' praises Alligator Alcatraz, says SC 'gators are ready'
"South Carolina's gators are ready. And they're not big on paperwork. If I was Governor, we'd be bringing Alligator Alcatraz" ...
Red states consider ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ spinoffs as WH urges them to follow DeSantis’ lead: 'Lots of bears'
Republican states are considering building versions of Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz," a detention facility for illegal ...
Heat, storms, mosquitos the big threats at Alligator Alcatraz, experts say
Florida’s hastily constructed detention camp in the Everglades, which began processing immigrants late this week, has been ...
South Floridians line up outside ICE facility where Haitian woman died to protest Alligator Alcatraz, Trump's immigration policies
ICE received additional funding from President Trump's "big, beautiful bill," and Alligator Alcatraz began operating.