This week, the Miami Herald offered the first glimpse into the conditions inside Alligator Alcatraz, the immigration detention center in the heart of the Everglades. Why it matters: Accounts from the facility,

The reports reveal a state-run facility built quickly to detain people under Trump-era immigration policies. They highlight issues like denied entry to lawmakers, heat and bugs inside the tents, and difficulties for detainees to contact legal counsel. "Alligator Alcatraz" is officially recognized by the state and has inspired merchandise.

Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava sent a letter to Florida's attorney general requesting access and monitoring of the detention site, which was built on county land.