Lawmakers who tried to visit 'Alligator Alcatraz' amid humanitarian concerns were denied entry [View all]
Source: CNN
Florida lawmakers worried about “humanitarian concerns” were denied entry into the new detention center dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” Thursday, just hours after the arrival of its first group of detainees.
“They stopped us pretty immediately,” said Florida state Rep. Anna Eskamani, one of the five Democratic state lawmakers who attempted to visit the facility and inspect its grounds following reports of flooding and other issues.
The lawmakers were stopped by law enforcement officers from multiple Florida agencies and later, a general counsel from the Florida Division of Emergency Management cited a “safety concern” for the denial without offering specific details, Eskamani said.
“If it’s unsafe for us, how is it safe for the detainees?” Eskamani said she asked the attorney.
The group’s request to see the outer perimeter of the tent facility was also denied, Eskamani said.
Read more: https://www.cnn.com/2025/07/03/us/alligator-alcatraz-florida-lawmakers-visit
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