Inside 'Alligator Alcatraz': A Detention Center on the Brink of Closure

When her son was taken into immigration custody, Yaneisy Fernandez feared the worst. Yaneisy received a distressing call: Mom, they took me to the facility of the crocodiles, her son told her, referring to the infamous Alligator Alcatraz.

Constructed in a rush, this temporary immigration detention center in Florida's Everglades has become a flashpoint in the immigration debate, a symbol of the Trump administration's strict policies.

Now under orders from a judge to shut down, reports reveal only half of the detainees remain. Families contend with inadequate medical care and lack of access to legal representation, highlighting troubling experiences.

Michael Borrego Fernandez faced a medical crisis while detained, exemplifying systemic failures as he claims he was left suffering with serious health issues without proper care.

As the Alligator Alcatraz faces closure, the facility symbolizes the ongoing struggle within U.S. immigration policy and the stories of those affected by its harsh realities.

The future remains uncertain as the Department of Homeland Security navigates legal challenges while families seek answers and reform within the immigration system.