Investigate Disappearance of Detainees from Florida Immigration Center

I am deeply concerned about the alarming reports of hundreds of detainees vanishing from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) online database at the 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration processing center in Florida. This situation demands an immediate and thorough investigation to ensure the safety and rights of these individuals are protected. The disappearance of approximately 800 detainees from ICE's online system, with an additional 450 listed with instructions to call ICE for details, raises serious questions about transparency and accountability. Families and lawyers are unable to track detainees, leaving them in a state of distress and uncertainty. The ACLU's description of the camp as a 'black hole' where detainees are 'missing' is deeply troubling and suggests a potential violation of due process rights. Of particular concern is the timing of these disappearances, which reportedly occurred after a lawsuit was filed in August challenging the conditions at the facility. This timing raises suspicions of potential retaliation or attempts to obstruct justice. Furthermore, reports of detainees being pressured into agreeing to deportation are extremely alarming and warrant close scrutiny. I urge you to initiate a comprehensive investigation into this matter immediately. Specifically, I request that you: 1. Determine the current whereabouts and status of all detainees who have disappeared from the ICE database. 2. Investigate any potential violations of detainee rights, including due process and access to legal representation. 3. Examine the circumstances surrounding the transfers and deportations, ensuring they were conducted legally and ethically. 4. Review the decision-making process that led to the establishment of this facility, given the legal challenges it has faced since its inception in July. The lack of transparency in this situation is unacceptable. As my representative, I implore you to demand answers from ICE, the Department of Homeland Security, and state officials. We must ensure that our immigration system operates with full accountability and respect for human rights. The fate of hundreds of individuals hangs in the balance, and swift action is necessary to prevent any further potential abuses.