Overview
- The Trump administration has transferred approximately 100 immigrants, primarily Venezuelans, to Guantánamo Bay, claiming they are dangerous criminals without providing substantial evidence.
- Relatives and advocates report that many detainees have no significant criminal records, with some only guilty of illegal entry into the U.S.
- Human rights groups and lawyers have filed lawsuits, citing restricted access to detainees, lack of transparency, and potential violations of constitutional rights.
- Detainees are reportedly held in harsh conditions, including isolation and limited communication, at facilities previously used for post-9/11 prisoners.
- The move has been criticized as a political strategy to appear tough on immigration, with activists calling the detentions a human rights disaster.