Summary
Lawmakers visited a temporary immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades known as "Alligator Alcatraz." There is disagreement about the facility's conditions between lawmakers and the Homeland Security Secretary.
Key Facts
- Lawmakers inspected an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades.
- The facility is nicknamed "Alligator Alcatraz."
- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz described the conditions as "disturbing and vile."
- Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem disagreed with this description.
- The facility has attracted controversy and media attention.
