Florida lawmakers worried about “humanitarian concerns” are attempting to access “Alligator Alcatraz” Thursday to inspect the grounds of the new detention center, just hours after the arrival of its first group of detainees.

A group of democratic state lawmakers were turned away after attempted to walk in through the front gates of Alligator Alcatraz. Despite mounting concerns over the conditions inside, the facility received its first detainees on Wednesday.

Florida Democrats inspected the "Alligator Alcatraz" immigrant detention center, criticizing the $450 million site as environmental groups file lawsuit over ecological concerns.