Florida, Alcatraz and immigrant detention
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Amid allegations of deplorable conditions in Alligator Alcatraz, mayor of Miami-Dade County asks the feds and state government for access to the site.
A Cuban musician who says he's a lawful permanent resident detailed inhumane and unsanitary conditions at "Alligator Alcatraz."
A man claiming to be an Alligator Alcatraz worker says he was fired after he started posting videos from the site on social media.
Collier could have been home to the Everglades Jetport, the world's largest airport of the future, until environmentalists got involved.
Mayor Daniella Levine Cava is requesting remote video monitoring, weekly site condition reports and scheduled access to the state-run facility.
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ICE Detainees In Miami-Dade Set To Be Taken To 'Alligator Alcatraz' Despite Allegations Of Harsh ConditionsThe Miami-Dade County jail system has reportedly agreed to take migrant detainees to federal facilities, something that can include the recently-inaugurated "Alligator Alcatraz" located in the Everglades.
Outfront Media took down the digital billboards but started re-airing them after deciding the complaint wasn’t warranted, an immigrant-rights group said.
Miami-Dade Mayor Levine Cava calls for greater oversight of federal immigration centers, highlighting conditions at Alligator Alcatraz.