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Migrant flight lands in Guantanamo Bay as legal questions swirl around Trump plans

Release Date: 2025-02-04
Media: CNN
Summary: Tents have been set up at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to house migrants, with U.S. officials still debating the legality of transferring migrants from the southern U.S. border to the facility. A military flight carrying 10 migrants with criminal records arrived at Guantanamo Bay, where they will be housed separately from current detainees. This plan follows a memorandum from President Donald Trump directing the government to prepare the naval base for potentially tens of thousands of migrants. While Guantanamo Bay has been used for migrant processing, it has typically housed migrants interdicted at sea, not those moved from the U.S.

Legal questions remain about the detention of migrants at Guantanamo, including their rights and how long they can be held. Concerns have also been raised about the lack of clarity regarding the conditions of their detention. Trump officials argue that the facility is suitable for migrants with criminal backgrounds, and they are planning to expand the facility to accommodate up to 30,000 people. The center's current capacity is less than 200, and additional support from the military is expected. While the Biden administration had previously considered using Guantanamo in case of mass maritime migration, the current plan involves housing migrants temporarily before repatriation to their home countries.
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