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Rep. Mace Advocates Controversial Detention Center Amid Concerns

7/9/2025

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Rep. Nancy Mace is pushing to bring Florida's controversial "Alligator Alcatraz" detention center to South Carolina, lauding its swift build and ability to house 5,000 detainees. However, reports from within reveal harrowing conditions, with detainees suffering from water shortages and poor nutrition. Environmental advocates are also raising alarms about the facility's potential harm to the Everglades, alleging breaches of federal regulations.

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Rep. Nancy Mace is pushing to bring Florida's controversial "Alligator Alcatraz" detention center to South Carolina, lauding its swift build and ability to house 5,000 detainees. However, reports from within reveal harrowing conditions, with detainees suffering from water shortages and poor nutrition. Environmental advocates are also raising alarms about the facility's potential harm to the Everglades, alleging breaches of federal regulations.