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The Truth Behind "Alligator Alcatraz"
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In this news brief, Maggie breaks down a timeline of the South Florida Detention Facility, a temporary migrant detention center constructed in June 2025. This facility, nicknamed "Alligator Alcatraz" by politicians, has sparked public outcry, court cases, and national media coverage since its opening. As some condemn the facility for its inhumane conditions and lack of records, others herald the facility as a blueprint for migration management, with officials in South Carolina suggesting it be used as a model for their own facility in the future. This story is ongoing, and only time will tell how the story of "Alligator Alcatraz" will fully unfold.
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Our Team: Maggie Austin (Host), Alexander Tufino (Researcher), Tina Sandoval (Researcher), Josh Evans (Script Writer), Kanyisile Barrett (Editor), Miranda Borland (Producer), Caroline Lochner, and Charlie Winston.
138 episodes
Manage episode 510377827 series 2550795
In this news brief, Maggie breaks down a timeline of the South Florida Detention Facility, a temporary migrant detention center constructed in June 2025. This facility, nicknamed "Alligator Alcatraz" by politicians, has sparked public outcry, court cases, and national media coverage since its opening. As some condemn the facility for its inhumane conditions and lack of records, others herald the facility as a blueprint for migration management, with officials in South Carolina suggesting it be used as a model for their own facility in the future. This story is ongoing, and only time will tell how the story of "Alligator Alcatraz" will fully unfold.
Liked this episode? Let us know! Subscribe and leave us a review below!
Connect With Us If you or someone you know would like to share their personal refugee story, send us an email at [email protected] or connect with us on any of these social media platforms: https://www.instagram.com/seekingrefugepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/seekingrefugepodcast
Our Team: Maggie Austin (Host), Alexander Tufino (Researcher), Tina Sandoval (Researcher), Josh Evans (Script Writer), Kanyisile Barrett (Editor), Miranda Borland (Producer), Caroline Lochner, and Charlie Winston.
138 episodes
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