Trump Administration Plans Large-Scale Immigrant Detention at Guantánamo Bay

The controversial proposal to house up to 30,000 immigrants at the naval base raises serious concerns about human rights and legal oversight.

President Donald Trump aims to expand Guantánamo Bay's capacity to detain up to 30,000 immigrants, requiring significant infrastructure investment.
The administration has already transferred over 30 detainees to the site, including Venezuelan gang members, with plans for daily military flights to the base.
Critics argue the move mirrors past abuses at Guantánamo, where immigrants and asylum seekers faced inhumane conditions and limited legal access in the 1990s.
Rights groups and legal experts warn that the remote location and history of abuse at Guantánamo could lead to unchecked violations of detainees' rights.
A federal judge recently blocked the transfer of three Venezuelan immigrants accused of gang ties, highlighting potential legal challenges to the administration's plans.