US EditionFlorida Lawmakers Say They Were Barred From 'Alligator Alcatraz' Amidst 'Humanitarian Concerns'
- On Thursday, Florida lawmakers attempted to visit 'Alligator Alcatraz' but were denied entry despite their legal inspection rights, citing safety concerns.
- Following the lawmakers' attempt, Florida law grants them unannounced inspection rights, but they were denied entry amid concerns over detainee conditions and reports of severe heat, flooding, and structural issues.
- According to filings, the facility's initial capacity is about 3,000 detainees, with first arrivals Wednesday night, while Trump praised it as housing 'the most menacing migrants,' and DHS clarified no federal funds were spent.
- Following the denied visit, a federal judge will decide on legal and political disputes over access, as lawmakers vow to return and oppose the restrictions.
- With the center slated for expansion to 5,000 beds by early July, lawmakers plan a TV discussion Sunday while a pending judicial ruling may influence access.
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Donald Trump went to Florida on Tuesday to visit a new prison. This prison is located in the middle of swamps infested with alligators. A decried project, which feeds false images. - VERIF' - "Alcatraz des alligators": these impressive images of Trump's new prison are false (International).
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