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AStern

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Wed Apr 29, 2026, 01:54 PM Apr 29

Montreal Gazette: Alligator Alcatraz was hell, says Montrealer detained by ICE The Corner Booth

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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Wow what a story! Ritabert Apr 29 #1

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