Cages at Florida Detention Center | Miami News

Inside a now-shuttered Florida immigration detention center nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz,” inspectors uncovered disturbing evidence: small metal cages used as “calming areas” that may have been secretly weaponized for punishment. Staff claimed detainees used them to decompress, but watchdogs found locking mechanisms and documented use after medical requests or rule-breaking — with one detainee alleging shackling inside. These enclosures, averaging 59 minutes of confinement, violated humane standards and didn’t meet the least restrictive environment requirement. Though the facility is closed and recommendations administratively shelved, the images remain a chilling symbol of systemic abuse. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/alligator-alcatraz-put-detainees-in-tiny-metal-cages-dubbed-calming-areas-40585385/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c77e1bae8bc1bc0b Report issues to [email protected].