Baker County Detention Center
Macclenny, Florida · 6 well-documented stories
What stands out here
Conditions that appear in a larger share of this facility's stories than of facility stories in general. Stories run from Jun 2025 to Sep 2026.
Nothing stands out against facilities in general; the most documented conditions here:
- No bed, sleep, or basic hygiene33% vs 5%
Slept on the floor, no bed or blanket, lights on all night, no shower, no toilet access, or similar.
- Food or water withheld17% vs 10%
The person went without food or water for an extended period, or was given spoiled or inadequate food.
- Overcrowding17% vs 6%
Held in a space far over capacity: a holding cell, a bus, an airport facility, a tent.
share of stories hereacross all facilities
Everything the stories describe here
- No bed, sleep, or basic hygiene · 2 stories
Slept on the floor, no bed or blanket, lights on all night, no shower, no toilet access, or similar.
- Food or water withheld · 1 story
The person went without food or water for an extended period, or was given spoiled or inadequate food.
- Overcrowding · 1 story
Held in a space far over capacity: a holding cell, a bus, an airport facility, a tent.
- Medication withheld · 1 story
Prescribed medication (insulin, HIV drugs, psychiatric medication, seizure drugs, chemotherapy) was taken, withheld, or not provided.
In their words
No verbatim testimony extracted yet.
Stories
Luis Manuel C.G.: Exiled Nicaraguan journalist detained by ICE while driving for UberLuis Manuel Chavarría-Galeano, an exiled Nicaraguan journalist driving for Uber near Orlando, was detained in September 2026 and released on bond after press freedom groups and lawmakers pushed for his release.Miami, FL · Sep 26, 2026 · The Guardian, Divergentes, Latam Journalism Review +4- Francky C.: Immigrant held at Florida correctional facility without a bond hearingA man held at Florida's Baker Correctional Institute challenged his mandatory detention and sought a bond hearing. A judge barred his transfer out of the district and ordered the government to respond by September 11, 2026.Sanderson, FL · Sep 3, 2026 · CourtListener
Dmitrii I.: Russian man held in Florida as government repeatedly violated court ordersDmitrii Iastrebov, held at a Florida detention facility, was ordered released after a judge found the government repeatedly ignored court orders granting him a bond hearing.FL · Jun 12, 2026 · Law & Crime, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Politizoom +3
Gabriela L.S.: Venezuelan wife of U.S. citizen held six months by ICE without bond hearingGabriela Lozano Sousa, a Venezuelan woman married to a U.S. citizen, was held six months without a bond hearing after a domestic-dispute call. A judge dismissed her case and she was released, though her status remains uncertain.Jacksonville, FL · Apr 20, 2026 · First Coast News, Substack, Yahoo News +6
Women detained in Baker County, Florida describe moldy food and insulation mattressesWomen held at Baker County Detention Center in Florida described moldy food, broken clothing, and insulation used as bedding. One said she was moved through more than 30 facilities in a month and often slept on floors.Baker County, FL · Mar 21, 2026 · The Nerd Stash, The Independent Florida Alligator
Johane M.: Haitian woman deported after 40 years, detained at immigration appointmentJohane Morel, 47, who arrived in the U.S. at age 5 with no memory of Haiti, was detained at a routine check-in and deported to Cap-Haïtien, where she faced sexual assault and homelessness.Titusville, FL · Jun 2025 · WUFT, WLRN, WUSF
Where people stood at the latest report
Each square is one percent of these stories. Read it with care: people who are still detained or already deported have far less access to reporters and lawyers than people who were released, so this mix reflects who gets covered more than how cases end.
- Deported 17%
- Still detained 17%
- Released 50%
- Unknown 17%