Two guards accused of battery against inmate in 'Alligator Alcatraz'
Two guards at Florida’s controversial immigration detention center known as “Alligator Alcatraz” are accused of battery, according to recent court filings.
TL;DR
- Two guards, Andre Junior Seenaraine and Stephen Jordan Trejos, are accused of battery.
- The alleged incident occurred against a Hispanic male detainee on or around January 25.
- The detention center, known as 'Alligator Alcatraz', is controversial.
- The facility, formerly the South Florida Reception Center, was shut down in the spring.
- Concerns about hurricane season and unsafe, unsuitable tented facilities led to its closure.
- Immigrant advocacy groups and civil rights organizations had criticized the center.