Trump Administration Plans Guantánamo Bay Detention for Immigrants

The Trump administration has begun transferring undocumented immigrants, labeled as 'high threat' and linked to violent gangs, to Guantánamo Bay, sparking legal and ethical concerns from advocacy groups. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem did not rule out the possibility of sending non-violent offenders to the facility, which is being expanded to house up to 30,000 migrants. Advocacy groups, including the ACLU, have called for transparency regarding the identities and legal statuses of the individuals being detained, arguing that the government is creating a 'legal black hole' by denying them access to legal counsel. Noem's recent visit to the base highlighted the administration's commitment to using Guantánamo for immigration detention, claiming the detainees include serious criminals. Critics argue that this move violates constitutional and international laws, as detainees are not being afforded the legal protections typically granted. The situation has raised significant concern over the humanitarian implications and the future of immigration policy under the Trump administration.