Immigrants held in small outdoor cages at 'Alligator Alcatraz' in Florida, investigators find

Global Health Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:45:02 GMT High confidence — 78/100

In its response included in the investigation report, DHS officials said Florida - not the federal government - had authority over day-to-day operations at the facility.
The facility was established by the state of Florida through an executive order signed by DeSantis, but the federal government paid for operational costs.
In January, the OIG conducted a surprise inspection at the detention facility, which had become one of the most notorious immigration detention centres in the US.

In its response included in the investigation report, DHS officials said Florida - not the federal government - had authority over day-to-day operations at the facility.
The facility was established by the state of Florida through an executive order signed by DeSantis, but the federal government paid for operational costs.
In January, the OIG conducted a surprise inspection at the detention facility, which had become one of the most notorious immigration detention centres in the US.

Sources: BBC News