US Transfers Last Migrants from Guantanamo to Louisiana

The Trump administration has transferred all remaining migrants held at Guantánamo Bay back to the U.S., relocating 40 individuals to an ICE facility in Alexandria, Louisiana, amid ongoing legal challenges and operational difficulties associated with the facility. This move comes as a federal judge is set to hear legal challenges against the administration's plan to use Guantánamo for migrant detention, a practice that has faced widespread criticism. Initially, President Trump aimed to detain up to 30,000 migrants at Guantánamo, but logistical issues, including inadequate living conditions in temporary tents, limited the actual number to just a few hundred. The recent transfers follow a congressional delegation's visit to the base and reflect mounting scrutiny of the administration’s immigration policies. As of now, discussions are underway regarding the future use of Guantánamo for migrant operations, with no immediate plans for further flights to the base. ICE has processed a significant number of migrants, indicating a shift in the administration's approach to handling immigration enforcement.