Controversy Surrounds Florida's Alligator Alcatraz and Migrant Detention

A group of Florida lawmakers were denied access to the Alligator Alcatraz migrant detention facility in the Everglades, citing safety concerns, which may violate state law granting lawmakers the right to visit correctional institutions. The facility, opened recently with a visit from President Trump and Governor DeSantis, is operated by private vendors and is described as a temporary detention site, raising concerns about conditions and emergency preparedness. The DHS clarified that the federal government has not authorized or funded the facility.