Tessa Petit, the executive director of the Florida Immigrant Coalition, has described the conditions within a detention facility colloquially known as “Alligator Alcatraz” as “unacceptable.” She cited extreme heat, human waste, and limited access to fresh air as issues faced by migrants.
This statement was made on July 23, 2025, highlighting concerns about the living conditions in migrant detention centers. According to NBC News, the situation is drawing public and human rights organization attention.
