Families allege horrible conditions at Florida Everglades detention facility
Jul 9, 2025·Location: Ochopee, FL
DetainmentDetention ConditionsMinorFamilyDue Process ViolationMedical NeglectClimate/EnvironmentalIn DetentionFlorida

Immigrant detainees at a state-managed detention facility in the Florida Everglades are alleging conditions including lack of water, electricity issues, inadequate food, and excessive mosquitoes. Detainees from Cuba and Colombia have reported being denied access to bathrooms, showers, medicine, and legal representation. Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava has requested access to monitor the facility, while state officials deny the allegations.
Sources
- Families and immigrant detainees allege 'horrible' conditions at 'Alligator Alcatraz'
NBC News·Jul 9, 2025·archived copy
- CBS News
- Detained immigrants at 'Alligator Alcatraz' say there are worms in food and wastewater on the floor
Associated Press·Jul 11, 2025·archived copy
- Detainees held at Alligator Alcatraz describe cage-like units swarmed by mosquitoes
NBC News·Jul 22, 2025·archived copy
- Renewed allegations of inhumane treatment at ‘Alligator Alcatraz' detention center
nbcmiami.com·Feb 10, 2026·archived copy
More incidents in Florida
- 20-year-old citizen held in Florida jail despite proof of citizenshipOct 8, 2026 · FL
- Carbone Miami waiter detained by ICE at airport before honeymoon flightOct 8, 2026 · Miami, FL
- Cuban man detained in Florida, deported to Central African Republic, held in BanguiOct 6, 2026 · West Palm Beach, FL
- Nicaraguan exile deported, reimprisoned in same prison where he was previously torturedOct 6, 2026 · Miami, FL
- Man dons ICE costume, intimidates Brazilian election voters in MiamiOct 4, 2026 · Miami, FL
- Cuban man detained by ICE for two months, mother pleads for his releaseOct 3, 2026 · Hialeah, FL