Detainees on hunger strike at Florida immigration detention center
Aug 1, 2025·Location: Miramar, FL
Country of origin: Cuba
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Detainees at a South Florida immigration detention center nicknamed "Alligator Alcatraz" have been on a hunger strike for ten days, protesting living conditions. One detainee, Pedro Hernández, was hospitalized during the strike but continues to refuse food, citing conditions and treatment. Civil rights groups have filed lawsuits stating detainees lack access to legal counsel, food, hygiene, and medical care.
Sources
- 'Alligator Alcatraz' detainees on hunger strike for 10th day, protesting conditions
NBC News·Aug 1, 2025·archived copy
- Detainees at 'Alligator Alcatraz' on day 9 of hunger strike amid growing outcry over conditions
nbcmiami.com·Jul 31, 2025·archived copy
- Hunger strike at Alligator Alcatraz reaches Day 9 as inmate protests conditions
the-independent.com·Aug 1, 2025·archived copy
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