The Alligator Alcatraz immigrant detention facility in Florida has come under intense scrutiny amid allegations of inhumane conditions. Families and detainees report horrific living situations, including lack of access to water and medical care. Members of the Miccosukee Tribe and local residents have expressed concerns about the facility posing a threat to their land and culture. Despite these claims, the Department of Homeland Security has disputed reports of dire conditions. The detention center, built in just eight days, has sparked a heated debate over immigration policies and the treatment of migrants in the U.S. Calls for monitoring access to the facility have been made by Miami-Dade officials, who are gravely concerned about the welfare of detainees. As Florida lawmakers prepare for scheduled tours of the site, the facility continues to evoke strong reactions regarding its implications for human rights and environmental concerns.