# US report finds detainees held in metal cages at Alligator Alcatraz

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- CGTN, 2026-09-21 19:51 UTC
- World
- Original: https://newsus.cgtn.com/news/2026-09-22/US-report-finds-detainees-held-in-metal-cages-at-Alligator-Alcatraz-1QDgIBCAvRe/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

> A U.S. government watchdog has confirmed that detainees at the Florida Everglades immigration center known as “Alligator Alcatraz” were held in metal cage-like enclosures called “calming areas.” The facility, which faced reports of harsh and inhumane conditions, was permanently closed in June after operating for just under a year.