Detainees at Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Say They Were Punished for Seeking Legal Help

State officials who are defendants in the lawsuit denied restricting the detainees’ access to their attorneys and said any protocols were in place for security reasons and to make sure there was sufficient staffing.

First Hearing Held on Detainees’ Legal Rights at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ After Judge Orders Wind Down

A separate case, which could impact the lawsuit, claims detainees have been denied the right to meet with their attorneys privately in violation of the First Amendment.