‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Used Small Cages as ‘Calming Areas,’ Report Says

New York Times Monday 14 September 2026, 14:23 UTC By Madeleine Ngo, Hamed Aleaziz and David Ovalle 1 min read

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President Trump visiting the detention center known as Alligator Alcatraz in Ochopee, Fla., last year.

Trump (PERSON) Alligator Alcatraz (LOCATION) Ochopee (LOCATION) Fla. (LOCATION)

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‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Used Small Cages as ‘Calming Areas,’ Report Says

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