Trump Converts Guantanamo for Migrant Detention

President Donald Trump announced plans to transform Guantanamo Bay into a detention center for up to 30,000 undocumented immigrants accused of crimes, as part of his administration's crackdown on illegal immigration. The decision, made through an executive order, aims to hold individuals deemed 'criminal illegal aliens' in a facility known for its harsh conditions. This move follows the signing of the Laken Riley Act, which facilitates the detention and potential deportation of undocumented immigrants accused of theft and violent crimes. Guantanamo Bay, historically used to detain terrorism suspects post-9/11, will now be repurposed to manage the overflow of immigrants, reflecting the administration's hardline immigration policies. Critics argue this approach highlights the stark optics of using a site associated with human rights abuses for housing migrants. The executive order is part of a broader effort by Trump's administration to fulfill immigration-related campaign promises.