'Shackled' & 'in a cage': FL state senator’s firsthand account of detention center

Immigration Detention Concerns - A state-run immigration detention facility is operating with unclear oversight and potentially violating basic human rights [2][7][8] - There are concerns about the facility's ability to verify citizenship, potentially leading to the detention of American citizens [9][11][16] - Detainees are allegedly being held in cages in hot conditions, with some claiming to be American citizens or individuals on their way to work [4][5][6][14] Funding and Procedures - The facility is using $450 million in taxpayer dollars, with questions about FEMA reimbursement [3][15] - The facility is reportedly using ICE procedures, raising concerns about due process and potential rights violations [3][15] - DHS is about to receive almost $150 billion, raising concerns that existing issues with citizenship verification will be amplified [18][19] Policy and Legal Issues - The facility is described as an experiment, potentially expanding models of immigration enforcement seen in other countries [9] - There are concerns about the potential for sending US citizens to other countries [10] - ICE statistics show that as of June 29th, 717% (41,495 out of 57,861) of people detained by ICE do not have a criminal record [12][13]