A Cuban musician who says he's a lawful permanent resident detailed inhumane and unsanitary conditions at "Alligator Alcatraz."

Concerns about conditions for detainees were heightened when one was rushed out of the detention center Monday in an ambulance.

Florida Democrats inspected the "Alligator Alcatraz" immigrant detention center, criticizing the $450 million site as environmental groups file lawsuit over ecological concerns.

Environmental groups Friday gave formal notice that they could sue federal and state agencies over alleged violations of the Endangered Species Act and the Clean Water Act at Alligator Alcatraz.

The eight Democrats said they introduced the "No Cages in the Everglades Act." The bill faces long odds of passage in the House, where Republicans hold a 220-212 majority.

Two Oshkosh residents submitted letters to the editor regarding their concerns about the treatment of immigrants and the political climate. One writer criticizes the "Alligator Alcatraz" detention center, comparing it to Nazi death camps and questioning its environmental impact.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis used emergency powers to take land from Miami-Dade County and build a controversial detention facility in the Everglades, now known as “Alligator Alcatraz”.

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President Trump is scheduled to visit "Alligator Alcatraz" in the Florida Everglades Tuesday, July 1.. He won't be alone. During his visit of the temporary migrant detention center being built in ...