Kristi Noem: Migrant 'Ate Himself' on Deportation Flight; Defends 'Alligator Alcatraz'
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem recounted a disturbing incident where an alleged cannibal, identified as an unauthorized immigrant, reportedly began consuming his own arms during a deportation flight. Noem shared this story during a visit with President Trump to the "Alligator Alcatraz" deportation facility in the South Florida Everglades.
Details of the Incident
According to Noem, U.S. Marshals working with ICE described the detainee's self-harm aboard the aircraft, requiring medical attention. She argued that this incident exemplifies the dangerous individuals the DHS is targeting for deportation, countering claims that the administration is focused on law-abiding immigrants.
'Alligator Alcatraz' and Deportation Policy
The NY Post reported that the Department of Homeland Security couldn't immediately confirm the specific incident described by Noem. The "Alligator Alcatraz" detention center, located 40 miles west of Miami, was rapidly constructed by Florida. Governor Ron DeSantis stated the facility would soon receive its first detainees. The administration also encouraged voluntary departures, offering the possibility of future legal entry. Noem warned of detention, deportation, and permanent exclusion for those who refuse to self-deport. DeSantis suggested voluntary departure would be preferable to facing "Alligator Alcatraz."
