Montrealer detained by ICE said Alligator Alcatraz was 'hell' | The Corner Booth

Montrealer detained by ICE said Alligator Alcatraz was 'hell' | The Corner Booth

April 24, 2026 · 34 min

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Douglas Dixon shares his harrowing experience of being detained at Alligator Alcatraz and his journey back to Montreal after deportation.

Douglas Dixon knew about Alligator Alcatraz, the infamous immigration detention centre in Florida operated by ICE. But never in his wildest imagination did he think he'd end up there in shackles. Now back in his native Montreal after 21 years in the United States following his deportation, Dixon shared his harrowing story with hosts Bill Brownstein and Aaron Rand on the latest episode of The Corner Booth from Snowdon Deli.

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