Florida Democrats inspected the "Alligator Alcatraz" immigrant detention center, criticizing the $450 million site as environmental groups file lawsuit over ecological concerns.

Videos from the opening tour of Donald Trump's new detention centre in Florida reveal flooding near electrics, raising concerns that the eight-day construction compromised its readiness, before detainees arrived at the facility.

Florida's Miccosukee tribe challenges new Everglades detention facility over environmental and safety concerns, as Trump tours the 5,000-person "Alligator Alcatraz."

The mayor's request comes as state and federal lawmakers prepare to tour the remote facility this weekend, amid growing scrutiny over its conditions.

Florida lawmakers have voiced their concern over the possibility, and five were recently denied entry into the facility.

President Sheinbaum reiterated on Tuesday that her government doesn't agree with "treating migrants as criminals" after a reporter asked about Trump's "Alligator Alcatraz."

Sitting Black women lawmakers, who are also attorneys, take center stage in the newest legal battle with the Governor.