Michael Borrego had been sleeping in one of the chain-link cages in Alligator Alcatraz when he woke up in a pool of his own blood.

And when it comes to the facility, his story is similar to others: Palma described the detention center as "torturous" with lights on 24/7, so he has no idea whether it's day or night. He said he is only allowed to shower every 3-4 days, and is living with 32 other people in what he described as a cage.

Newsweek spoke with the attorney of a detainee and the friend of another. Both described harrowing conditions at the remote facility.