Migrants were temporarily placed in minicells the size of telephone booths at the immigration detention center in Florida known as "Alcatraz of the Alligators." This information was revealed through an internal investigation conducted by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
The detention center, which received the nickname "Alcatraz of the Alligators" due to its location and harsh conditions, has since been closed. The DHS investigation exposed the precarious conditions in which migrants were held during the detention period.
DHS, responsible for the internal security of the United States, conducted this investigation to document and evaluate the practices implemented at this immigration detention center. The details discovered led to the closure of the facilities.
This case arises in the broader context of debates about immigration policies and immigration detention conditions in the United States, highlighting ongoing concerns about the treatment of migrants in the country's immigration detention system.
