Former officer describes inhumane conditions at Alligator Alcatraz detention center
Aug 6, 2025·Location: Florida, FL

A former corrections officer at a detention facility in Florida described conditions including hundreds of detainees held in cages with no sunlight, backed-up toilets, and minimal shower access. The officer, who worked at the facility for about a week in July 2025, stated that detainees had no clocks, limited access to showers, and endured water leaks and mosquito infestations. She was subsequently fired after catching COVID and claims she was never paid for her work.
Sources
- Former 'Alligator Alcatraz' worker describes 'inhumane' conditions inside
NBC News·Aug 6, 2025·archived copy
- 'It's inhumane': Former 'Alligator Alcatraz' worker describes conditions
- floridaimmigrant.org
- EXCLUSIVE: Former 'Alligator Alcatraz' worker describes 'inhumane' conditions inside
nbcmiami.com·Aug 5, 2025·archived copy
- 'Like an oversized dog kennel': Former Alligator Alcatraz worker speaks out about facility conditions :: WRAL.com
legacy.wral.com·Aug 6, 2025·archived copy
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