Last week, the Department of Homeland Security announced that all detainees were removed from Alligator Alcatraz ahead of hurricane season.
Alligator Alcatraz, located in Florida’s swamplands, has been a constant source of controversy due to its allegedly inhumane conditions.
Inhumane conditions, guard violence, and environmental issues plague notorious 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention facility in Florida Everglades.
Alligator Alcatraz faced several lawsuits and was a hotbed for complaints, citing its poor conditions and environmental concerns.
This comes as FEMA faces criticism over its handling of the Texas floods and denying funding to several states that faced similar disasters.
Dr. Stacey Patton reminds us that racial violence as entertainment has deep roots in American history. Alligator Alcatraz is the latest example.