NYT
‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Used Small Cages as ‘Calming Areas,’ Report Says
Monday, September 14, 2026
The Department of Homeland Security's Office of Inspector General released findings about the Florida detention center, which has since closed. The facility used small cages designated as "calming areas" for detainees. The inspector general's report documented this practice as part of its review of conditions at the facility.
