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DHS watchdog details inhumane conditions at 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center

Department of Homeland Security Florida United States 2026-09-14

A Department of Homeland Security investigation released on 2026-09-14 documented abusive conditions at a now-closed Florida immigration detention facility, including the use of small cages labeled 'calming areas' for detainees.

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‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Used Small Cages as ‘Calming Areas,’ Report Says

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The Department of Homeland Security’s internal watchdog provided new details about conditions at the now-shuttered Florida detention center.

‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Used Small Cages as ‘Calming Areas,’ Report Says

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