Inhumane Treatment of Illegal Migrants in Custody


I have noted a consistent practice model in play within America. When we get things wrong, our orientation is usually toward rectifying any wrong and assuring that it does not happen again. Our nation is proficient with the processes of investigation and of debriefing.   This observation regarding our orientation toward a basic goodness is (once again) affirmed with the release of the  report from DHS Office of Inspector General regarding living conditions at Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz".

https://www.oig.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/assets/2026-09/OIG-26-22-Sep26.pdf 

There is no place in America for the inhumane treatment of individuals within our custody.  How the most vulnerable and weak are treated provides a strong cue for greater society regarding  basic values. 

And regarding the illegal entries now detained and facing deportation, the Hippocratic Oath should apply:

"First, do no harm."

Proper covering of nakedness is a human right. Clean water is a human right.  Access to sunlight - a human right.  The ability to completely stretch out the limbs to rest - is also a right.  Access to adequate nutrition with sufficient caloric intake - absolutely necessary for health maintenance.  Access to medications for chronic conditions and the acute conditions which arise also present as ethical considerations.

America is a wealthy nation.  We are capable of providing basic humane treatment for those in our custody.  Processes which involve repatriation of foreign nationals should be free of punitive measures.  The State of Florida can do better.  And Governor Ron DeSantis is responsible for the conditions which were allowed to continue at "Alligator Alcatraz".   This happened on his watch.


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