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DHS watchdog finds inhumane conditions at ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ including use of small enclosures

DHS watchdog finds inhumane conditions at ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ including use of small enclosures

Tuesday, September 15, 2026
A report by DHS's Office of Inspector General detailed unhygienic conditions in the facility and that dozens of immigrants detained at "Alligator Alcatraz" were held in 18-square-foot outdoor cages. The post DHS watchdog finds inhumane conditions at ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ including use of small enclosures first appeared on OSV News.