For months, immigrants detained at the facility commonly known as “Alligator Alcatraz” were forced into outdoor cages, which officials called “calming areas,” to  “reflect on their behavior choices,” according to a new report by the Department of Homeland Security Office of the Inspector General.  “The use of such restrictive spaces is highly unconventional and does […]
  • Absurdly Stupid @lemmy.worldEnglish
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    14 hours ago

    In USA we do that to protesters, too. Not kidding, they are allowed to have little cages to stand in to protest, a ‘freedom cage’ if you will.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_speech_zone

    From article…

    The degradation extended into every aspect of daily life. Inspectors documented insect-infested showers, filthy toilet facilities, restricted access to hygiene products, potentially contaminated drinking water and unsafe food-storage temperatures.

    Are they describing Alligator Alcatraz or a USA aircraft carrier?