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Detainees relocated from Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' facility
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has announced the relocation of detainees from a controversial detention center in Florida. Activists continue to advocate for the facility's permanent closure. (sources: theguardian, cbsnews)
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Modern Action Briefing
ICE has moved detainees from the 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center due to safety concerns related to hurricane season. Activists cite issues of maltreatment and environmental degradation as reasons for seeking the facility's closure.
- ICE relocated detainees from the 'Alligator Alcatraz' facility in the Florida Everglades.
- The relocation was prompted by safety concerns surrounding hurricane season.
- Activists have raised concerns about detainee treatment and environmental impacts.
Why it matters
The situation highlights ongoing debates about immigration detention practices and environmental concerns.