Trump Plans Migrant Transfers to Guantánamo Bay

The Trump administration is preparing to transfer up to 9,000 undocumented immigrants, including citizens from allied nations such as Britain, Germany, and France, to the U.S. military base at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, with the transfers expected to begin within days. The move aims to alleviate overcrowding in domestic detention centers as part of an aggressive deportation strategy. The administration reportedly does not plan to notify the migrants’ home countries in advance, despite most European allies already cooperating with U.S. deportations. Concerns have arisen over Guantanamo’s limited capacity and reports of harsh conditions, including inadequate food and unsanitary facilities. Legal challenges are intensifying, with advocates arguing the transfers are intended to intimidate and deter migrants. The plan has escalated tensions both within the U.S. and among allied countries.