The remote facility in the Everglades has come under intense scrutiny and generated controversy. Now some people detained there allege harsh treatment by guards.

Since Alligator Alcatraz, an undocumented migrant facility nestled deep in the Florida Everglades, was proposed in June, it has sparked a lot of reactions across the nation. CBS12 News has formed ...

Alligator Alcatraz is a temporary migrant detention center near the Florida Everglades. The controversial center reportedly has a capacity of up to 3,000 detainees, housed in FEMA tents and trailers.

Alligator Alcatraz is a temporary migrant detention center near the Florida Everglades. The controversial center reportedly has a capacity of up to 3,000 detainees, housed in FEMA tents and trailers.

DeSantis authorized completion of “Alligator Alcatraz” in a few weeks. This tent facility in the heart of the Everglades is housing “dangerous” farmworkers, roofers and hotel workers.

By Stadratte via iStock for WMNF News. By Dara Kam ©2025 The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — As they continue to fight a legal effort by environmental groups to block an immigrant-detention ...

The Everglades, a vital ecosystem and sacred land for the Miccosukee and Seminole tribes, is already on the World Heritage Danger List. Tribal leaders argue the detention center disrespects their ...

OCHOPEE, Fla. (CBS12) — Since Alligator Alcatraz, an undocumented migrant facility nestled deep in the Florida Everglades, was proposed in June, it has sparked a lot of reactions across the nation.