Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' Detention Center to Close Amid Legal and Safety Concerns

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Guards at Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration jail reportedly used teargas and beat detainees to suppress a mini-uprising, amid ongoing concerns about inhumane conditions and the camp's imminent closure following a judge's order. The incident, alleged by detainees, coincides with efforts to empty the facility as part of legal and political actions, with authorities denying any unrest. Critics highlight reports of abuse and hunger strikes, while officials emphasize increased removals and new detention plans.
- Detainees report alleged uprising at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’: ‘A lot of people have bled’ The Guardian
- ‘Alligator Alcatraz’: Florida may lose $218 million as judge orders shutdown of detention center CNN
- Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention facility to be empty 'within a few days' NPR
- 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration facility will have no detainees in the next few days, Florida official says ABC News
- Feds fight to keep ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ open amid legal battle as 3rd challenge is filed AP News
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