Detainees at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ facing ‘harrowing human right violations’, new report alleges

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Richard Luscombe in MiamiDecember 4, 2025 at 06:05 AM

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Amnesty International released a report alleging human rights violations at Florida's Everglades facility, known as "Alligator Alcatraz," and Miami’s Krome immigration processing center. The report details instances of detainees being shackled in a small metal cage, called "the box," and left outside without water for extended periods. The cage is allegedly used for arbitrary punishment. "Alligator Alcatraz," operated by the Florida Department of Emergency Management, was temporarily closed by a federal judge in August due to criticism and a lawsuit, but reopened in October after an appellate court blocked the ruling. Florida officials deny the allegations, calling the report a politically motivated attack. The report is based on interviews with detainees, advocacy groups, and a site visit to Krome.

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