Migrants at a new detention facility in the Florida Everglades filed a lawsuit claiming they have been denied access to lawyers and the courts in violation of their constitutional rights.The lawsuit claims that the site,

A lawsuit claims detainees at Florida’s 'Alligator Alcatraz' are denied legal access, with no way to challenge their detention or contact attorneys.

But at least some Alligator Alcatraz detainees have had bond hearings, held at Krome Immigration Court this week, according to their attorneys. Krome's immigration court facilities, which exist on site, are the closest to Alligator Alcatraz. Critics frustrated with the creation and operation of Alligator Alcatraz have filed two lawsuits.