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Florida lawmaker slams Gov. DeSantis after ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ tour

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Florida Democrat Rep. Angie Nixon visited “Alligator Alcatraz,” a new detention center in Florida built to house migrants, during a tour closed to the media. The congresswoman detailed to CNN’s Victor Blackwell what she saw at the caged facility, calling it “very upsetting.“

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  • Rep. Angie Nixon visited the 'Alligator Alcatraz' migrant detention facility.
  • Nixon reported over 32 men housed together with only three toilets, which also provided water. 5s
  • She described the conditions as appalling and disheartening. 18s
  • Officials were evasive about facility vendors and operations, requiring public records requests. 27s
  • Nixon criticised the $450 million facility as a political stunt amid recent funding vetoes. 49s
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