Florida’s Alligator Alcatraz Center Marks One Month Amid Hunger Strike Claims, Archdiocese Service, and Judge Orders Agreement Disclosure

The Alligator Alcatraz migrant detention center in Florida marked its first month of operation amid controversy. Reports indicate that a dozen detainees have declared a hunger strike, though U.S. authorities have denied the claim, labeling it false. Community resistance against migrant detention facilities is growing, with local activism organizing protection for undocumented immigrants as ICE reportedly undercounts detentions by 45%. The Archdiocese of Miami has received permission to provide continuous services within Alligator Alcatraz. Additionally, a judge has ordered Florida and federal officials to disclose agreements related to the detention center.