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Andrew Tate Sues Miami Federal Detention Center Over SHU Conditions

By Drooid · Sep 18, 2026, 3:52 PM UTC · How we work

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Andrew Tate filed a civil-rights suit against the U.S. Federal Detention Center in Miami.
He alleges the SHU cell lacked hot water, air conditioning, and had 10-15 roaches.
He spent 61 days in the SHU after his July 18 arrest with brother Tristan.
Attorney Joseph McBride called the move “pure retaliation” and is preparing the suit.
U.S. prosecutors say the SHU placement is reasonable, constitutional, and needed for safety.

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Andrew Tate filed a civil-rights suit against the U.S. Federal Detention Center in Miami.
He alleges the SHU cell lacked hot water, air conditioning, and had 10-15 roaches.
He spent 61 days in the SHU after his July 18 arrest with brother Tristan.
Attorney Joseph McBride called the move “pure retaliation” and is preparing the suit.
U.S. prosecutors say the SHU placement is reasonable, constitutional, and needed for safety.