Migrants languish in US detention centers amid dire conditions and prolonged waits

Associated Press (AP)EN 7 min read 100% complete by By GISELA SALOMONFebruary 9, 2026 at 11:23 AM

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Migrants are reportedly facing dire conditions and prolonged waits in US detention centers. Facilities like "Alligator Alcatraz" in the Florida Everglades and Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas, are holding migrants. Images from 2025 show migrants in shackles awaiting deportation. The provided context suggests these facilities are part of ongoing efforts to manage migration, though the specific reasons for the described conditions and delays are not detailed in the provided text. The article highlights the physical circumstances and processing of migrants within these detention centers.

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