Puerto Rico ACLU denounces transfer of immigrant detainees to 'Alligator Alcatraz'
NBC NewsFriday, July 18, 2025 at 7:31:36 PM
The Puerto Rico chapter of the ACLU is sounding the alarm after reports surfaced that immigrant detainees from the island were transferred to a controversial Florida detention center nicknamed "Alligator Alcatraz." The group alleges the facility has a history of rights abuses and degrading conditions, raising concerns about the welfare of those sent there.
Editor’s Note: This isn't just bureaucratic shuffling—it's about real people being moved to a place with a shady reputation. If the allegations are true, it suggests systemic issues in how detainees are treated, and it puts Puerto Rico (a U.S. territory often overlooked in national debates) at the center of a growing fight over immigration enforcement practices. It’s a story about accountability, transparency, and whether vulnerable people are being failed by the system.
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