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Florida Democrats denied entry to ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ after Trump visit

EVERGLADES NEAR OCHOPEE, FLORIDA, JUL 3 – Democratic lawmakers cited safety and transparency concerns while being denied access to the $450 million state-run migrant detention site known as Alligator Alcatraz, days after it began housing detainees.

  • A group of Democratic state lawmakers were denied entry to the detention center known as 'Alligator Alcatraz' in Florida, despite citing legal authority for their visit.
  • State Rep. Michele Rayner highlighted their legal right to access the facility, stating, 'We’re being denied entry... it’s actually against the law.'
  • The center in the Everglades is designed for about 3,000 detainees and features extensive security measures, including over 200 security cameras and barbed wire.
  • Human rights advocates and environmental groups oppose the center, warning it threatens local ecosystems and could expose detainees to harsh conditions, including flooding and heat.
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annaforflorida.com broke the news on Thursday, July 3, 2025.
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