Finding Explorer & Attributions
459 INCIDENTS LOGGEDAllegation Node • Confinement Mechanism
Small metal cages used to confine migrants in state-run facility
The DHS Office of Inspector General cited severe spatial violations in the Everglades facility, documenting makeshift wire and iron enclosures measuring under 60 square feet used to hold groups of 4 to 6 detainees during processing intake.
ESTIMATED CONFINEMENT PER PERSON
12.5 SQ FT / PERSON
Modeled Cage: 50 sq ft enclosure with 4 detainees (Federal Standard Minimum: 50 sq ft per individual).
Watchdog Incident & Attribution Matrix
| Investigation Item | Standard | Observed Condition | Attribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Enclosure | PBNDS 2011 ≥ 50 sq ft | 12.5 sq ft / migrant | DHS OIG Report p. 14 |
| Sanitation Clearance | Daily Disinfection | Intermittent / Substandard | Watchdog Inspection Log |
| Oversight Frequency | Annual or Bi-Annual | 180-day Interval | State Contract Filing |
Compliance Workbench
REAL-TIME AUDIT
12.5 sq ft
PBNDS federal detention standards mandate minimum 50 sq ft per resident.
180 days
Number of days elapsed between external DHS watchdog reviews.
459 incidents
Documented non-compliance complaints over 24 months.
Calculated Compliance Risk & Status
Compliance Rating
Failed Standards
Severity Classification
High Severity
Current conditions violate ICE Performance-Based National Detention Standards (PBNDS). Immediate remediation recommended.
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