The Verge examines the controversy surrounding the Alligator Alcatraz immigrant detention facility in Florida. The article describes allegations of inhumane conditions, including unsanitary living spaces and inadequate climate control. It also discusses the disturbing trend of right-wing supporters using the facility as meme fodder, downplaying or even celebrating the reported mistreatment of detainees. The juxtaposition of the facility's alleged conditions and its use as a political punchline highlights a troubling aspect of the current immigration debate.