When her son was taken into immigration custody, Yaneisy Fernandez feared the worst. Then she got a call from him inside 'Alligator Alcatraz'. 'We had no idea where he was until he called us', Yaneisy told the BBC. 'He said, 'mom, they took me to the facility of the crocodiles.' That's how he put it.' A temporary immigration detention center built in Florida's Everglades, 'Alligator Alcatraz' has become a polarizing symbol of President Trump's immigration policy. However, the Department of Homeland Security has announced it will shut down the center, currently housing fewer than half of its capacity. Detainees have reported serious medical issues and inadequate access to legal counsel while inside. Yaneisy's son, Michael, underwent major medical procedures without proper care. Allegations of poor conditions and neglect continue to surface, with families demanding accountability. As the fate of 'Alligator Alcatraz' hangs in the balance, its legacy lives on, entwined with the larger narrative of immigration in America.
Last Call from 'Alligator Alcatraz': A Look Inside the Controversial Detention Center
Last Call from 'Alligator Alcatraz': A Look Inside the Controversial Detention Center
As 'Alligator Alcatraz' prepares to close, families share harrowing stories from inside the controversial immigration detention center in Florida's Everglades. Dive into the final moments of a facility that became a symbol of the heated immigration debate.
The notorious immigration detention center known as 'Alligator Alcatraz' in Florida's Everglades is set to close soon, revealing unsettling stories from families affected by its existence. Many detainees, including Michael Borrego Fernandez, faced serious medical neglect and inadequate legal access inside the facility. As allegations of poor conditions arise, both supporters and protesters share their views on the implications of the center's operations. The stories of individuals who found themselves in this controversial facility highlight the broader narrative of immigration policies in the United States.
