All detainees from immigration facility 'Alligator Alcatraz' have been transferred, DHS says
Summary
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has moved all detainees from an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades called "Alligator Alcatraz" to other locations because of worries about the hurricane season. The center, known as the South Florida Detention Center, has been supported by President Donald Trump but criticized by lawyers and human rights groups for poor treatment of detainees.Key Facts
- The detention center is located on a remote airstrip in the Florida Everglades.
- It is nicknamed "Alligator Alcatraz."
- All detainees have been transferred out due to hurricane season risks.
- The center opened about 11 months ago, during the Atlantic hurricane season.
- President Donald Trump has praised the facility.
- Lawyers, families, and human rights groups have criticized its harsh conditions.
- Concerns focus on mistreatment of detainees at this center.
- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced the transfer.
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