Life in the Swamp: A Look at Florida's Immigrant Detention Center

Deep in the Florida Everglades, a detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz" is facing serious allegations. People held there and their families say the place is really tough to live in. They talk about:

• Not having enough water
• Power cuts
• Lots of mosquitoes

Vladimir Miranda's Experience

Vladimir Miranda, a Cuban migrant, has been there since last Sunday. He says:

"The generators can't keep up. When the power goes out, there's no water, phones don't work, and the air conditioners stop. It's really hot and uncomfortable."

Eveling Ortiz's Account

His girlfriend, Eveling Ortiz, says Miranda crossed the U.S.-Mexico border and was given a form saying he could stay in the U.S. He even had his final hearing two weeks ago. But then, he was caught by immigration officials at his job in Orlando and sent to this facility.

Ortiz says the conditions are awful. She claims:

• They don't have enough water
• Can't use the bathroom properly
• Aren't allowed to take showers

Facility Management and Demands for Change

This facility is managed by the state, but the people inside are saying it's not a good place to be. They want things to change so they can live in better conditions.