Legal Framework

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court — Article 7(1)(f)

Criminalizes torture as a crime against humanity when committed as part of a widespread or systematic attack on civilians. The Rome Statute definition of torture does not require the involvement of a public official.

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Torture and Enforced Disappearances at 'Alligator Alcatraz' and Krome Detention Centers

Florida immigration detention centers are sites of documented torture including a punitive cage device, prolonged solitary confinement, unsanitary conditions, and enforced disappearances facilitated …

  • Amnesty International conducted a research trip to southern Florida in September 2025 and published findings in December 2025 documenting …
  • 'Alligator Alcatraz' (Everglades Detention Facility) operates OUTSIDE federal oversight, without the basic tracking systems used in ICE …