Democratic lawmakers in Florida expressed strong opposition to the possibility of immigrant children being housed at Alligator Alcatraz, a new detention facility in the Everglades. Lawmakers, including Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith and Rep. Angie Nixon, labeled the proposal as "un-American" and called out Governor Ron DeSantis and President Donald Trump for their roles in the center's establishment. The five lawmakers who sought to visit the facility were denied entry, prompting them to issue a statement condemning the situation as a form of dangerous political theater, rather than a genuine solution to immigration issues.
Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith called the idea of detaining minors at Alligator Alcatraz "un-American" on social media.
Rep. Angie Nixon stated that President Donald Trump and Gov. Ron DeSantis were "liars" for spurring the construction of the detention site.
The five Democratic officials claimed the situation represents "inhumane political theater that endangers real people" in a joint statement.
Florida officials did not confirm any plans to house children at Alligator Alcatraz, which caused concern among Democratic lawmakers.
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