US begins flying migrants to Guantanamo Bay
The Trump administration has recently implemented a controversial new policy of flying detained illegal migrants from the U.S. to Guantanamo Bay in Cuba. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt made the announcement on Tuesday, following President Donald Trump’s directive to prepare the military base to accommodate up to 30,000 “criminal illegal aliens.”
Leavitt confirmed that the first flights transporting illegal migrants to Guantanamo Bay were already underway. She emphasized that this decision aligns with President Trump’s commitment to utilize the capacity at Guantanamo Bay to house individuals who have violated U.S. immigration laws and committed serious crimes against American citizens.
El Salvador has agreed to repatriate its citizens, as well as other “illegal criminals” from various nations who will be transferred to their respective prisons. Additionally, Venezuela and Colombia have agreed to cooperate in repatriating their nationals found in the U.S.
According to reports from The Wall Street Journal, flights from Fort Bliss to Guantanamo Bay have already transported a dozen migrants, with more flights scheduled. The facility currently has enough beds to accommodate approximately 120 migrants. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stated in an interview with Fox News that Guantanamo Bay is being used to house the most dangerous illegal immigrants.
President Trump signed a memorandum to expand Guantanamo’s capacity in order to house migrants posing a threat to public safety. He emphasized that these individuals will not be allowed to return to the U.S. due to the severity of their crimes. Trump’s goal is to eliminate the issue of migrant crime in American communities once and for all.
It is worth noting that the migrant facility at Guantanamo Bay is separate from the high-security U.S. prison for foreign terrorism suspects. The Trump administration has not disclosed the cost of expanding Guantanamo, which was initially established in 2002 to detain foreign militants post-9/11 attacks.
President Trump has urged Congress to allocate funding for border security and the removal of illegal aliens. Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel criticized the decision to send migrants to Guantanamo, labeling it as an “act of brutality.”
In conclusion, the Trump administration’s decision to transport illegal migrants to Guantanamo Bay has sparked controversy and drawn criticism from various quarters. The move represents a significant shift in immigration policy and raises concerns about the treatment and legal status of individuals in U.S. custody.
