A report from the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) states that detainees at Florida's federal immigration jail, referred to as "Alligator Alcatraz," were often confined in outdoor metal cages comparable in size to phone booths. The report indicates that this practice does not meet standards for humane treatment. The findings, published on the DHS website, represent a rare instance of criticism directed at the Trump administration by one of its own agencies.
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DHS watchdog report criticizes treatment of detainees at Florida immigration jail
A DHS Office of Inspector General report reveals that detainees at the Florida immigration jail known as "Alligator Alcatraz" were kept in small outdoor cages, which the report states does not align with humane treatment standards. This criticism marks a notable instance from within the Trump administration's own agencies.
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Alligator Alcatraz held detainees in cages the size of phone booths, DHS watchdog says
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DHS watchdog report criticizes treatment of detainees at Florida immigration jail