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CrispyQ

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3. I googled "Alligator Alcatraz not able to support attorney visits" & got this:
Thu Jul 10, 2025, 02:39 PM
Jul 10
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A lawyer attempting to visit a client at the Alligator Alcatraz migrant detention facility in South Florida reported being unable to get past security to see them in person.

This lack of attorney access has raised concerns about due process and legal representation for those detained at the facility. An attorney reportedly stated that officials at the facility claimed there was "no information" about a visitation policy. However, a spokesperson for the state Division of Emergency Management said that detainees do have access to phone and video calls with their attorneys, and that visitations could be arranged upon request. This individual did not confirm whether these calls were monitored or recorded or how in-person visits could be arranged.

The facility's conditions have also sparked concern, with allegations of poor sanitation, inadequate infrastructure to support the population, and insufficient sleep due to lights being on 24/7. State officials, however, have disputed these claims, stating that the facility "meets all required standards and is in good working order".


The prisoner who said there were worms in the food & they were only getting one meal a day, relayed that through his attorney. Omg, this is all so horrific!

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