Trump Administration Reconsiders Guantanamo Bay Migrant Detention Plan Amid Legal and Human Rights Challenges
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Trump Administration Reconsiders Guantanamo Bay Migrant Detention Plan
Initial Plan for Migrant Detention: In late January 2025, President Trump announced intentions to expand the Guantanamo Migrant Operations Center (GMOC) to accommodate up to 30,000 migrants, particularly targeting those deemed high-priority criminal aliens. This move aimed to bolster immigration enforcement by providing additional detention space.
Legal Opposition: The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed a lawsuit to prevent the transfer of 10 migrants to Guantanamo Bay, citing concerns over harsh conditions and potential human rights violations. The ACLU argued that such transfers violate U.S. immigration law and could subject detainees to severe mistreatment.
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