Miami’s immigration detention centers are under fire. Migrants are made to kneel like animals to eat off styrofoam plates. Detainees remain shackled with hands tied behind their backs. One man, Pedro, described the degrading treatment as eating “like dogs.” Reports from Human Rights Watch, Americans for Immigrant Justice, and Sanctuary of the South reveal a grim scene unfolding at three overcrowded facilities statewide.
Inside the downtown federal center, dozens of men were trapped in a cell for hours. They waited until 7 p.m. for lunch while shackled to chairs. In another example, detainees were forced onto a bus that soon turned into a filthy holding cell. Men and women shared cramped spaces with a single, overused toilet. Transitioning to another facility, female detainees endured public humiliation and were denied basic necessities like proper showers or food. One stark account comes from Andrea, who recalled how even visitation rooms overflowed.
These conditions echo a larger issue. Overcrowding and lack of care have led to delayed medical attention and brutal responses by staff. The situation worsened following enforcement policies ramped up since January under the previous administration. The state of Florida now contemplates a new “Alligator Alcatraz” jail designed to hold up to 5,000 undocumented migrants. Clearly, these practices are stirring controversy and fueling a human rights crisis. The Hip Hop Democrat stands in solidarity with these voices demanding justice, dignity, and reform for all.
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US news | The Guardian
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