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DHS watchdog finds inhumane conditions at 'Alligator Alcatraz'

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In brief

A Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General report found inhumane and unhygienic conditions at the now-closed Florida Soft-Sided Facility, also known as Alligator Alcatraz.

The report states that dozens of immigrants were held in 18-square-foot outdoor cages, which are roughly the size of telephone booths. These enclosures were used as part of a monitored calming area. An unannounced inspection of the facility took place on January 21, 2026.

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  1. Sep 15, 12:30 PM The Catholic Sun DHS watchdog finds inhumane conditions at ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ including use of small enclosures
  2. Sep 15, 12:39 PM OSV News DHS watchdog finds inhumane conditions at ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ including use of small enclosures
  3. Sep 15, 12:39 PM Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend DHS watchdog finds inhumane conditions at ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ including use of small enclosures
  4. Sep 16, 8:10 AM National Catholic Reporter DHS watchdog finds inhumane conditions at 'Alligator Alcatraz'
  5. Sep 16, 10:43 AM Catholic Review DHS watchdog finds inhumane conditions at ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ including use of small enclosures
  6. Sep 16, 12:40 PM The Monitor Inhumane conditions at ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ including use of small enclosures draw concern from Catholic migration official

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