A lawyer representing detainees at a Florida immigration detention center has alleged that guards physically assaulted multiple individuals in their custody, according to recent reports.

The incidents allegedly occurred at a state-run immigration detention facility located in the Florida Everglades that has been nicknamed "Alligator Alcatraz." The attorney claims guards both beat and pepper-sprayed detainees at the facility.

According to the lawyer's account, the alleged assaults resulted in injuries to detainees' heads, shoulders, and wrists. The attorney is reportedly representing at least two individuals who were detained at the facility.

The detention center's remote location in the Everglades has led to its informal designation as "Alligator Alcatraz," referencing both the wildlife in the surrounding area and the infamous former federal prison. The facility is operated by the state of Florida.

No immediate response from facility administrators or state officials regarding the allegations was available. The claims have not been independently verified, and it was not immediately clear when the alleged incidents occurred or whether any investigation is underway.