# Deportation Depot: Life Inside Florida Detention

> Florida's remote immigrant detention center holds 1,000 people in cramped conditions with medical neglect.
- Title: Deportation Depot: Life Inside Florida Detention | Shortify
- Summary: Florida's remote immigrant detention center holds 1,000 people in cramped conditions with medical neglect. Baker Correctional Institution in northern Florida…
- Keywords: baker correctional institution, deportation depot, florida, geogroup, nfl, immigrant detention, daca recipients, asylum claims, michael solidarity project, ice, dhs, florida state prison
- Source: Mother Jones — https://motherjones.com/politics/2026/10/out-of-sight-in-north-florida-life-inside-deportation-depot
- Author: Laura C. Morel
- Published: 2026-10-06T07:30:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: baker correctional institution, deportation depot, florida, geogroup, nfl, immigrant detention, daca recipients, asylum claims, michael solidarity project, ice, dhs, florida state prison
## Alligator Alcatraz Closed
Alligator Alcatraz, an Everglades immigrant detention center holding up to 1,500 people, closed after months of public scrutiny.
## Baker Correctional Institution
Baker Correctional Institution in northern Florida, nicknamed 'Deportation Depot' by Gov. Ron DeSantis, holds 1,000 detainees.
## Remote Location
Baker is remote, surrounded by forest, on a two-lane highway with Jacksonville nearly 50 miles away.
## Detainee Conditions
Detainees report cramped dorms with 50 bunk beds for 100 men, small food portions, and malfunctioning air conditioning.
## Medical Neglect
Detainees describe delays in medical care, white patches on skin, and inability to access treatment.
## Micah Solidarity Project
The Micah Solidarity Project gathers up to 100 people monthly near Baker to pray and worship for detainees.
## Detainee Whistle
Detainees hear whistles from the prison, signaling excitement when they see others.
## Jose Urbina's Story
Jose Urbina, a Venezuelan, was arrested for immigration status and detained at Baker for four months.
## Food Shortages
Breakfast served between 3 a.m. and 6 a.m., lunch at 11 a.m. or 1 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. with small portions.
## Weight Loss
Jose Urbina lost 40 pounds during his four months at Baker due to inadequate food.
## Esther's Boyfriend
Esther's boyfriend, detained at Baker, has white patches on his skin and refuses voluntary departure.
## ICE's Role
ICE has not inspected Baker, and the facility is designed to push detainees to self-deport.
## Continued Activism
The Micah Solidarity Project will continue gatherings until the facility closes.
## Key takeaway

Baker Correctional Institution in northern Florida detains 1,000 immigrants in poor conditions with medical neglect and food shortages.