City commissioners in Miami Beach condemned the recent rhetoric dehumanizing immigrants and promoting violence, particularly concerning the Alligator Alcatraz immigration detention center. They issued a statement rejecting violent language and practices directed at immigrants, asserting that such rhetoric negatively impacts safety, dignity, and well-being of families in Miami Beach. The city is among the first in Florida to formally oppose Alligator Alcatraz. Criticism is rising from local political and religious leaders, with officials expressing concern that this rhetoric is harmful to the common good and promotes a negative view of migrants.
City commissioners in Miami Beach condemned the rhetoric that dehumanizes immigrants and promotes violence, particularly surrounding Alligator Alcatraz, citing threats to safety and dignity.
The official statement from the Miami Beach commission rejected violent rhetoric and actions against immigrants, labeling hunting and wrongful detention as unacceptable.
Archbishop Thomas Wenski called the rhetoric surrounding Alligator Alcatraz 'intentionally provocative' and 'corrosive of the common good', emphasizing its harmful impact on society.
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava expressed concerns over the detention center, joining local leaders in opposing the rhetoric and treatment of immigrants.
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