The reports reveal a state-run facility built quickly to detain people under Trump-era immigration policies. They highlight issues like denied entry to lawmakers, heat and bugs inside the tents, and difficulties for detainees to contact legal counsel. "Alligator Alcatraz" is officially recognized by the state and has inspired merchandise.

"Alligator Alcatraz" is the name posted in front of the hastily converted immigrant detention facility in the Florida Everglades.

Florida lawmakers will get a chance to inspect conditions at the state’s new undocumented immigrant detention facility known as “Alligator Alcatraz.” The Florida Division of Emergency Management has invited state leaders to a 90-minute tour on Saturday.