Democratic lawmakers in the U.S. have been given a brief tour of a newly built detention centre, for undocumented immigrants in Florida. It's been described as “Alligator Alcatraz”, as it's in wetlands full of alligators and snakes, to deter escape and inspire fear.

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Democratic members of Congress have visited a newly constructed detention centre for undocumented immigrants in Florida, known as 'Alligator Alcatraz' because of its placement in alligator- and snake-infested wetlands. Lawmakers are demanding regular oversight, citing legal requirements that members of Congress be allowed to inspect such facilities operated by the Department of Homeland Security.

Detainees have reported poor conditions, including lack of plumbing and restricted communication with family and lawyers. U.S. officials, including President Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, have indicated plans to build additional similar centres in other states. Despite ongoing protests, operations at the facility continue and further expansion is expected.

Lawmakers demand oversight at Trump’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

As the lawmakers arrived, they were greeted by several protesters. The controversial facility was built specifically to house undocumented immigrants, and the Democratic Congress members are insisting that they should have regular oversight. The law states it very clearly. Any facility that is operated by or for the Department of Homeland Security holding undocumented immigrants, members of Congress must be let in to conduct oversight. So we will be back to do that. Detainees have complained of appalling conditions, no plumbing, and no phone calls to family or lawyers. I mean the whole point is to look tough like they're trying to go after bad hombres. The cruelty is the point. Donald Trump promised that he would prioritize rounding up the worst of the worst and detaining criminals. There are no criminals here from what we understand, but we're certainly going to find out. The U.S. President was one of the first visitors when the facility was opened at the beginning of this month, accompanied by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, who this weekend has confirmed that a number of other similar facilities are to be built in other states. I'm having ongoing conversations with five other governors about facilities that they may have. You know, I haven't asked those governors if I can share their names, but announcements will be coming soon. As you all know, we need to double our capacity in detention beds because we need to facilitate getting people out of this country as fast as possible and to sustain our operations. Donald Trump has got to go! The protests are ongoing, but have had little effect on operations at this facility and are unlikely to prevent more detention centers being built. Mike Hanna, Al Jazeera, Washington.

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